Starr Seigle Announces Changes at StarrTech; Mary Fastenau named President

Starr Seigle Announces Changes at StarrTech; Mary Fastenau named President

(PRWEB) January 30, 2000

Contact: Peter Rosegg for SCC

808-544-3023, 808-371-7474

Prosegg@starrtech. com

Starr Seigle Announces Changes at StarrTech; Mary Fastenau named President

Honolulu, January 20, 2000 -- Starr Seigle Communications has announced the following promotions and new hires at StarrTech Interactive:

Mary Fastenau has been named President of StarrTech Interactive. She had been senior vice president and managing director of the high technology and interactive commerce division, following 18 tears of experience in adverting, communications, and marketing. She joined Starr Seigle Communications in 1989 as an account supervisor.

Since she co-founded StarrTech in 1995, Ms. Fastenau has brought the newest SSC division from a start-up to become one of the top high-technology firms in Hawaii, with numerous prizes and other honors to its credit.

Ms. Fastenau is a graduate of the University of Hawaii's Executive MBA program

And before that of the University of Nebraska with a degree in journalism. She is a frequent guest lecturer on Internet marketing, website and CD-ROM development for academic, business and professional groups in Honolulu.

Karen Andersen-Horner has been promoted to Vice President - Creative Director at StarrTech. She had been a senior interactive media developer for the past three years working on technology solutions for such clients as Bank of Hawaii, Halekulani, Princeville Resort, Mauna Lani, Mary Charles & Associates, Ferraro Choi & Associates, and Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate.

Her work has won the Technology Award for Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for the Halekulani site; a Creative Excellence Award in the

International Web Page Awards for the Bank of Hawaii site; and she was a finalist in the 1999 New Media Invision Award for Best Hybrid/CD-ROM Application for Princeville Resorts' CD-ROM.

Before joining StarrTech, Ms. Andersen-Horner was a production manager at TMP Worldwide and an ad designer and art director in Indiana.

Justina Phoon has joined StarrTech as Interactive Projects Manager. She is working on financial and travel accounts including Bank of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines and Hilton Hotels Hawaii. Ms. Phoon earned a diploma in graphic design from the La Salle-SIA College of Arts in Singapore, a BFA in graphic design from the California College of Arts and Crafts and an MA in Mass Communications from Oklahoma City University.

Nestor Trillo has joined StarrTech as Information Strategist. He had been a web engineer at WorldPoint Interactive Inc. working on integrated multilingual solutions, information design improvements and project reviews. Mr. Trillo holds a Certificate in Japanese studies from Keio University in Tokyo, a BA in Spanish from Dartmouth College, an MA in Communications from the University of Hawaii and he is working toward a Ph. D. from UH in Communication and Information Science.

Dawn Gonzalez has joined StarrTech as Account Executive. She had been with Crispin Porter & Bogusky Advertising in Miami, where her clients included Shimano American Corporation, Merrell Outdoor Footwear, Giro Sport Design, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cox Interactive Media and AvMed Health Plan. At StarrTech, Ms. Gonzalez works directly with clients within a variety of project management structures, to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget. She has a B. S. degree in Advertising from Florida State University.

Starr Seigle Communications is Hawaii's largest marketing and communications firm with annual capitalized billings in excess of $55 million. Founded in 1956 as the A. D. Starr Company, it today includes Starr Seigle McCombs - Advertising, QMark Research and Polling, StarrTech Interactive and ProComm Public Relations with full-service offices in Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Guam.

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Online Auction Shopping Site Wavee. com Announces Strategic Marketing Initiatives

Online Auction Shopping Site Wavee. com Announces Strategic Marketing Initiatives

Company Adds New CMO and Partners with Marketing, Public Relations and Search Engine Marketing Firms

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 14, 2010

Wavee. com (Wavee), a bid-to-buy online auction shopping site that delivers an exhilarating and rewarding shopping experience, today announced several new marketing and promotion investments geared toward enhancing the national brand awareness of the site and its services.

Kyle Rollins joins Wavee as chief marketing officer, bringing a wealth of global experience in interactive marketing to this rising online start-up. Rollins joins from Liveline in London where he help transform a team of web designers and developers into a full-service, interactive agency with global accounts. While at LiveLine, his work in digital marketing and research played a critical role in partner Hall and Partners Europe's listing as a finalist for 2008 Agency of the Year by MRS, The Market Research Society.

"Today's consumer is faced with an ever-growing number of websites and services vying to be their number one online shopping destination," said Jacky Lai, founder and CEO of Wavee. "We're tapping into Kyle's global experience with interactive marketing to help us stand out in a highly crowded marketplace and drive increased selection of Wavee as a unique blend of shopping, gaming and entertainment."

Additionally, Wavee has signed exclusive agreements with Grey Atlanta, a member of the worldwide Grey Group advertising network, for marketing and public relations services and Prominent Placement, a full-service Atlanta search engine marketing company (http://www. prominentplacement. com). As part of Grey Global Group and a member of the WPP group of companies, Grey delivers integrated marketing and communications for a blue-chip client roster that includes many of the world's best known brands such as Proctor and Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Darden Restaurants, Canon, 3M and E*Trade. Grey Atlanta is currently agency of record serving Atlanta-based companies TOTO USA, Georgia-Pacific and Grady Health System.

Prominent Placement provides comprehensive programs that incorporate the strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), local search marketing, press release and article optimization, link-building, social media, online reputation management, usability, call tracking and data analysis. These strategic marketing additions will serve to further strengthen Wavee's position in the online auction shopping space and emerge as a trusted and rewarding option.

"The Wavee concept is simple and smart - extending the consumer value of online shopping beyond price by providing a truly entertaining and rewarding experience," said Rollins. "I'm looking forward to working with the bright minds behind Wavee and our partners Grey Atlanta and Prominent Placement to take this service to the next step."

Wavee empowers consumers to determine the value of the latest must-have electronics, including plasma TVs, Kindles, game consoles, laptops and more through a secure auction system. The site was founded by online entrepreneur Lai, who sought to bring the fun and excitement of live auction online shopping mainstream.

About Wavee
Wavee creates a rewarding online auction shopping (http://www. wavee. com) experience. The site introduces the concept of "Shoptions" (shopping options), which allows consumers to bid on must-have items at steep discounts off retail via an exciting auction with the option to apply the full value of bid credits towards the purchase of the product. Wavee addresses gaps in existing auction sites by awarding bidders with bonus credits through a proprietary bonus program (reducing the implied bid-to-buy price), tools and analytics that give bidders additional insight, a rewards program and more ways to win.

Wavee is headquartered in Atlanta and more information is available at wavee. com.

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Web Marketing Association Announces Winners of the 2004 Internet Advertising Competition Awards

Web Marketing Association Announces Winners of the 2004 Internet Advertising Competition Awards

The Web Marketing Association today announced the winner of its second annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. GermanyÂ’s BBDO InterOne GmbH Win Best of Show.

(PRWEB) May 7, 2004

The Web Marketing Association today announced the winner of its second annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards, a effort to honor excellence in online advertising and to recognize the individuals and organizations responsible for the best in Internet marketing. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. The Competition web site is located at www. advertisingcompetition. org

“The Web Marketing Association is pleased to help set the standard for Internet excellence,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. “We created the IAC Awards to highlight the best in this unique advertising medium by industry and also to help marketing professionals validate their efforts to clients and senior management with independent feedback as to the quality of their work.”

Best of Show winner was Germany’s BBDO InterOne GmbH for their entry “The new BMW 6 Series Convertible. Inspiration. Dynamics. Elegance”. at www. bmw. com/6seriesconvertible (http://www. bmw. com/6seriesconvertible) which also won Best Automobile/Transportation Interactive application Award. The entry created for the launch of the BMW 6 Series Convertible is divided into sections based on three themes: inspiration, dynamics and elegance. The underlying character of the entire website is Mediterranean and emphasizes the car's sporting style - this approach parallels the description of the BMW 6 Series in the product catalogues. The core product highlights are also showcased. Parallel to the three main themes, the website also contains a section which supplies an overview of all the car's features and technology.

Other IAC Award winners who received multiple awards included Ant Farm Interactive, PALM Publicité Marketing each winning three IAC Awards and BBDO InterOne GmbH, Home and Garden Television, IconNicholson, Organic, Inc., THINK Interactive Inc. and Verizon Online each receiving two IAC Awards.

The 2003 Internet Advertising Competition is sponsored by, BURST! Media, VentureDirect Worldwide, Small Army Creative Services, Line56 Media, Oddcast and VerticalResponse.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association, is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of advertising, marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. Since 1997, the Web Marketing AssociationÂ’s annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its seventh year, the WebAward Competitions have become the premier event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

The Web Marketing Association is currently accepting entries for the eighth annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at www. webaward. org. Deadline for entry is June 30th.

List of 2004 Winners

Entry Name, Award Level - Winner

Catering St Louis Dynamic Marketing Website, Best Open Interactive application - Integrity Corporation

Search Engine Relationship Chart, Best Professional Services Interactive application - Bruce Clay, Inc.

Science at the Great Salt Lake, Best Education Rich-media Campaign - Westminster College Information Technology Department

Christian Dior, Best Consumer Goods Rich-media Campaign - she communications

Verizon Online Home Networking, Best Computer Hardware Interactive Broadcast/Streaming Advertisement - Verizon Online - CCSG

Verizon Online Experience DSL, Best Telecommunication Interactive Broadcast/Streaming Advertisement - Verizon Online - CCSG

latimes. com - cars. com Matchmaker Campaign, Best Automobile/Transportation Interstitial Campaign - cars. com on latimes. com

Vail Resorts SnowMate Best Travel Interactive application - AdTools - Digital Marketing Concepts, inc.

Resources/Research Campaign Best Professional Services Non-animated Banner Campaign - The Vidal Partnership

Dream Home 360-Degree Tour Best Media/publishing Interactive application - HGTV. com

Dream Home 360-Degree Tour Best Media/publishing Integrated Advertising Campaign - HGTV. com

The New BMW 5 Series. Someone Has To Take The Lead. Best Automobile/Transportation Rich-media Campaign - BBDO InterOne GmbH, Hamburg

America's Favorite Easter Basket Contest Best Consumer Goods Pop-up/under Campaign - Imirage, Inc.

Nestle Infant Nutrition, Your Baby Today Best Health Care Online Sponsorship - Studio One Networks' Your Baby Today Sponsored By Nestle Infant Nutrition

Napster Re-Launch Campaign Best Entertainment Interstitial Campaign - Organic, Inc

Sprint Eyeblaster Best Telecommunication Interstitial Advertisement - Organic, Inc

My Child's Acne Best Pharmaceuticals Integrated Advertising Campaign - imc²

Precor Space Planner Best Manufacturing Interactive application - Engine Interactive

The New BMW 6 Series Convertible. Inspiration. Dynamics. Elegance. Best Automobile/Transportation Interactive application, Best of Show - BBDO InterOne GmbH, Hamburg

AT&T Wireless Flash Kiosk Best Telecommunication Interactive application - Hornall Anderson Design Works

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Microsite: The Obsession Best Automobile/Transportation Interstitial Advertisement - Critical Mass

GDITT eCRM Best Travel Newsletter HTML email Campaign - Ant Farm Interactive

Tourism Sweepstakes Best Travel Email Marketing Campaign using HTML - Ant Farm Interactive

Cingular Welcome Kit Best Telecommunication Email Marketing Message using Rich media - Ant Farm Interactive

Star Wars Galaxies Website Best Entertainment Integrated Advertising Campaign - Blitz Digital Studios

AG-DVC80 Best Open Integrated Advertising Campaign - Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Disney Magic Artist Online (DMA), sponsored by HP Best Consumer Goods Integrated Advertising Campaign - Disney Online

KnowledgeQuest Best Health Care Interactive application - Essilor of America/LehmanMillet

2003 Rhinocort Aqua Campaign Best Pharmaceuticals Rich-media Campaign - NetPlus Marketing, Inc. and AstraZeneca

My Network Planner Online Campaign Best Computer Hardware Animated Banner Campaign - Refinery, Inc.

Rensselaer County Online Best Regional Interactive application - L&P Media

UOP Online--Torn paper--for QuinStreet Best Education Pop-up/under Advertisement - QuinStreet, Inc.

Zeke & Zen Best Computer Software Rich-media Advertisement - InSight Agency

G3 Adkit Demo Best Retail Interactive application - Hitchcock Fleming

Boomerang PrePaid Wireless Best Telecommunication Integrated Advertising Campaign - THINK, Inc.

MasterCard Cat in the Hat Eyeblaster Best Financial Services Rich-media Advertisement - IconNicholson

Chevymalibu. com Best Automobile/Transportation Rich-media Advertisement - Campbell-Ewald Digital

Discovery Channel Walking With Cavemen Best Entertainment Rich-media Campaign - itraffic an AGENCY. COM company

L'Oreal Paris: Haircolor Self-Discovery Best Consumer Goods Online Sponsorship - Nurun Inc., A Quebecor Media Company

IconNicholson 2003 Holiday Card Best Interactive Services Rich-media Advertisement - IconNicholson

Axcess Picture Messaging Demo Best Telecommunication Rich-media Advertisement - THINK, Inc.

PBS "The Blues" Rich Media Best Media/publishing Rich-media Advertisement - Dotglu and PBS Why Canada? 2 Best Travel Rich-media Campaign Fourth Wall Media

Les Roches Onsite campaign Best Education Integrated Advertising Campaign - Internet Strategy Group

USMC Best Government Rich-media Campaign - connect@jwt

Message Board Best Entertainment Rich-media Advertisement - PALM Publicité Marketing

Fujifilm Best Manufacturing Rich-media Campaign - Fuji Photo Film USA and Sharpe Partners

Blues Best Automobile/Transportation Online Sponsorship - PALM Publicité Marketing

TQ interstitial Best Travel Interstitial Campaign - PALM Publicité Marketing

Air Canada Valentine Best Ads That the Client Didn't Pick Rich-media Advertisement - Marketel Communications Inc.

Free Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for Seniors Classes at Retirement Residence in California

Free Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for Seniors Classes at Retirement Residence in California

Prevention Magazine reported that “T’ai Chi may be the best exercise for people over the age of 60, providing cardio fitness, muscle strength, and flexibility all in one simple workout that is easy on the joints.”

(PRWEB) August 4, 2005

Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation has been invited by the Deer Park Retirement Residence of Novato, CA, to teach a free Tai Chi and Qigong for Seniors program to their residents. The class will be open to the public as well, for a $5.00 drop in fee.

The Qigong exercises taught in this class are gentle, easy-to-follow, and excellent for those who are elderly, partially disabled, or dealing with life-altering illnesses

Practicing Tai Chi & Qigong helps to enhance the immune system and increase circulation, decrease chronic pain, hypertension and the effects of stress.

Elizabeth Meloney, an advanced teacher at the Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation, and Brigitte McCulloch, a Teacher-in-Training, will run these classes. Elizabeth and Brigitte are compassionate, sensitive teachers and are especially qualified for teaching seniors.

“We teach the seniors to have a direct experience of their own energy, and show them exercises to boost their energy for increased health and happiness. It is such a joy for me to help our elders improve their lives,” says Elizabeth Meloney.

The one hour Qigong classes will be held twice-monthly starting August 23, 2005.

Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit educational foundation dedicated to the support of integrative modalities and improving the health and quality of life of the community through public education, research, health programs and training of health-care providers and other practitioners.

What is Qigong? Qigong is a four-thousand-year old health system, one of the four main pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine along with acupuncture, herbs and massage. Qigong has been found to be effective at preventing loss of balance and falling injuries among the elderly. Qigong techniques are suitable for men and women, young and old, athletes and sedentary, and for the disabled. All styles are based on similar principles: relaxed, rooted posture; straight, supple spine; diaphragmatic respiration-- the abdomen expanding on inhalation, retracting on exhalation; fluid movements without excess effort; and tranquil awareness. Qigong supports and enhances all modalities of health-care.

Contact:

Deer Park Retirement Residence is located at 646 Canyon Road in Novato. For more information, call the Activities Director of Deer Park Retirement Residence at 415.897.0054 or Cheryl Lynne Rubbo, Executive Director of Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation, at 415.456.9095.

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Accellion Provides Corporations with File Transfer Tips: 2008 Top Five Tips Help Eliminate Security Risks during File Transfer

Accellion Provides Corporations with File Transfer Tips: 2008 Top Five Tips Help Eliminate Security Risks during File Transfer

According to industry research firm IDC, between 2006 and 2010 the information added annually to the digital universe will increase more than six fold. The impact of digital data is already affecting nearly every industry including marketing and advertising, legal, healthcare and Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). As a result, the issue of how to conduct a large file transfer continues to grow in importance, reconfirming the need for companies to implement a secure file transfer solution.

PALO ALTO, Calif. (PRWEB) January 2, 2008

 "In response to growing file sizes, many organizations are tightening email policies to minimize the effects of large file attachments on their networks," said Yorgen Edholm, president and CEO of Accellion, Inc. "However, we caution that these policies often lead to the use of non-compliant and non-secure workarounds as a means to transfer files."

To help companies avoid many of the problems related to large file transfer, Accellion has created a list of the top 5 issues companies should consider:

5. Know your requirements. There is a difference between corporate and consumer offerings. If you are an enterprise customer, buy an enterprise solution -- there are distinct differences in the level of security needed for enterprise vs. consumer users.

4. Avoid IT overload. Pick a solution that easily integrates into your existing IT environment and requires minimal IT administration, such as an "install and forget it" application to transfer files.

3. Make it easy to transfer files. It is best if the solution is integrated directly into email applications or web interfaces, but without affecting size limitations. If a solution is not easy to use, users will find alternative -- often unsecured -- means for sending large files.

2. Be compliant. Pick a solution that allows for complete auditing and tracking of information entering or leaving the organization.

1. Secure your data. Accept no less than business-level security when choosing a file transfer solution. Automatic encryption and authentication check points that validate recipients provide an added level of security to show that confidential information has not been shared or exposed.

Secure File Transfer for Every Market

Where there is a requirement to transfer files promptly and securely, there is a need for a secure file transfer solution. This need is affecting businesses across nearly all industries including:

-- Advertising and Marketing: Sharing Big Ideas

Digital photos, graphics, advertisements design files, web designs - the world of advertising, marketing and PR has gone digital. Marketing and advertising companies implementing a secure file transfer solution are able to speed collaboration on ideas between colleagues and customers for a true competitive advantage.

-- Legal: Secure File Transfer for Litigation Support and E-discovery

The legal profession generates a tremendous amount of digital data for litigation support, e-discovery, depositions, contracts, court filings, exhibits, and legal briefs. In today's competitive environment, law firms cannot afford to have inefficient, cumbersome systems for accessing and sharing critical data.

-- Healthcare: Secure File Transfer for Enhanced Medical Care & Treatments

Whether delivering the highest-quality healthcare, performing clinical trials, developing new drugs and medical devices, making expert diagnoses, deciding on best course of treatment, sharing medical research, healthcare professionals need to be able to share information quickly. Implementing a secure file transfer solution enables these professionals to provide superior patient care while protecting the confidentiality of patient data as required by HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

-- AEC: From Blueprint to Construction

AEC professionals depend on very large CAD drawings to do their business. The ability to provide contractors with up-to-date drawings is essential to delivering a quality job, on budget and on schedule. Unfortunately, traditional methods of printing, shipping and delivery of drawings are time-consuming and expensive. And many AEC firms have experienced the costly mistakes that result from using documents that are the wrong version.

Secure file transfers solutions enable CAD drawings to be delivered reliably and securely from one desktop to another in seconds around the world.

For additional information regarding secure and efficient transfer of large files, especially for enterprise companies, visit Accellion at www. accellion. com or call +1(650) 739-0095.

About Accellion

Founded in 1999, Accellion, Inc., the premier provider of on-demand enterprise secure file transfer solutions, is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices in North America, Asia and Europe.

Engage Mutual Launch New Health Cash Plan To Give Cash Back On Frequent Health Costs

Engage Mutual Launch New Health Cash Plan To Give Cash Back On Frequent Health Costs

A new health cash plan, designed to provide cash back on the most frequently claimed health costs, has been launched by Engage Mutual.

(PRWEB) July 14, 2010

A new health cash plan (http://www. engagemutual. com/products/health-cash-plan/at-a-glance/), designed to provide cash back on the most frequently claimed health costs, has been launched by Engage Mutual (http://www. engagemutual. com).

The Engage Mutual health cash plan focuses on the benefits people use most - dental, optical and complementary therapy costs - giving 100 per cent cash back up to each benefit level limit.

Wearers of spectacles or contact lenses; those who regularly visit the dentist; or those requiring physiotherapy or any of the other complementary therapies included; can enjoy good levels of cash back on these regular outlays. Plan holders simply keep their receipts, fill in a form and claim back £1 for every £1 spent, up to their chosen plan’s maximum benefit level.

Costing from £10 per month, the ‘everyday’ Engage Mutual health cash plan provides 100 per cent cash back on annual costs up to £450 across dental, optical and complementary therapies. The deluxe level at £14 per month gives 100 per cent cash back on annual costs across the same benefits up to £675, and the superior level at £18 per month gives 100 per cent back up to £900 per year (see table below).

“The cost of regular contact lens supplies and replacement prescription glasses alone can quickly mount up, so being able to claim back on everyday costs like these puts money back in your pocket,” said Helen Graham, Head of Health Cash Plans at Engage Mutual (http://www. engagemutual. com/products/health-cash-plan/cover-levels/?opentab=3).

Complementary treatments such as physiotherapy on the NHS can in some cases involve weeks of waiting after seeing a doctor. But following GP referral, the health cash plan will pay cash back on consultations with qualified private practitioners of physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture, cutting down on waiting times before treatment.

“The security of having a plan that can help towards the expense of a series of treatments encourages individuals to address any niggling or ongoing health issues, which over time can impact on quality of life.” Helen Graham continued.

Included as part of the plan’s dental cover are the costs of check ups, treatment, dentures, fillings, crowns and root canals, in addition to hygienist treatments.

Helen Graham concluded:

“With 65% of claims made on health cash plans being for eyes, teeth and muscular issues1, the Engage Mutual health cash plan has been streamlined to offer generous benefits on these key conditions.”

The plan also includes personal accident cover and accidental death cover up to £10,000. Another added benefit is the inclusion of small amount of life cover within the plan’s benefits. Dependant children can enjoy their own dental and optical cover (http://www. engagemutual. com/products/health-cash-plan/cover-levels/?opentab=3) at no extra cost. Child cover benefit amounts are split between all eligible children. It is not an amount per child. (see table below)
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How does the Engage Mutual health cash plan work?
When you pay dental, optical, or complementary therapist bills, simply save your receipt, complete a simple claim form and send this with the original receipt to Engage Mutual. We aim to pay your cash back within two days of your claim form and receipts being received. There is the option of having the amount paid directly into your bank account.

All benefits are available for treatments incurred anywhere within the European Community when travelling for business/pleasure purposes up to 28 days.

You don't need to purchase a separate plan for your children. They have their own limited dental and optical entitlement.

The benefit amounts for dependent children are shared between all eligible children and are not amounts per child.

Child cover  cash back amount  cash back for dependent children
Optical cover 100% per year up to £50
Dental cover 100% per year up to £50

1. Laing & Buisson, UK Health & Care Cover 2009

For further information please contact:
Kathryn McLaughlin
Engage Mutual
Tel: 01423 855245

1. Engage Mutual Assurance is a trading name of Homeowners Friendly Society Ltd (HFSL), Registered and incorporated under the Friendly Societies Act 1992, Registered number 964F and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, engage Mutual Funds Limited (EMFL) and engage Mutual Insurance Ltd (EMIL). Both HFSL and EMFL are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). HFSL’s Register number is 110072, EMFL’s Register number is 181487. EMIL is authorised to conduct general insurance business by the Financial Services Commission Gibraltar and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. EMIL’s FSA Register No is 485680. You can check this on the FSA’s Register by visiting the FSA website www. fsa. gov. uk or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
2. Engage Mutual is one of the larger UK mutuals providing simple, value for money savings, protection and investment products. It currently helps over 438,000 customers of all ages to protect, preserve or enhance their welfare, with some of the most straightforward products on the market. Engage Mutual prides itself on being a family-oriented, modern mutual, providing products that help enable households of all kinds to plan their finances to help meet their future needs. More information on Engage Mutual is available at www. engagemutual. com
3. Engage Mutual supports mutuality through links with the Association of Financial Mutuals and Mutuo.
4. Engage Mutual Funds Limited (EMFL) is a provider of the Child Trust Fund direct and in partnership with organisations including Yorkshire Building Society.
5. Engage Mutual has been the title sponsor of the Rugby Super League since 2005 and has extended its agreement to 2010.
6. Engage Mutual announced its entry into the health cash plan market in July 2008 following an agreement of partnership with Wakefield & District Hospital’s Contributory Scheme (WDHCS). Further to this, 30,000 health cash plan customers transferred from Premier Health Benefits (part of WDHCS) to Engage Mutual Insurance Limited, which is the provider of the health cash plan.

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American Podiatric Medical Association Podiatrists Perform Life-Saving Amputations in Haiti

American Podiatric Medical Association Podiatrists Perform Life-Saving Amputations in Haiti

Limb removal surgery all too common since the disaster hit

Bethesda, MD (Vocus) January 29, 2010

When a devastating earthquake rocked a vulnerable Haiti on January 12, lives of numerous American podiatrists with ties to the country and its people were rocked too. For years, American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) doctors have travelled to the diabetes plagued nation on a mission to save lower-limbs from amputation as a result of the disease. In fact, nearly seven percent of the estimated nine million Haitians have diabetes, and far too many don’t even know they have it. Ironically, APMA doctors, such as Patrick DeHeer, DPM, of Carmel, IN, who set up a diabetes wound care center in Port-au-Prince with the intent of preventing people’s legs, feet and toes from being amputated, this month found himself back in the devastated city to perform the surgery he tried so hard to avoid — amputations. He did it not because of diabetes, but in order to save lives.

"It is chaos here — terrible injuries, people crushed, compartment syndromes — many of which are ending up in amputations," reported Dr. DeHeer, who served as a wound care director for a field hospital at a United Nations (UN) compound overseen by Project Medishare in Haiti’s capital city. "I just assisted on a below-the-knee amputation with an orthopedic surgeon on a 12-year-old girl. It is overwhelming."

This type of limb removal surgery, such as the one Dr. DeHeer described, has become all too common since the disaster hit. Infections, such as gangrene, have made amputations imminent without enough antibiotics and proper sterilization. The Pan American Health Organization reports there will be thousands of amputations in Haiti — and nearly half of the people impacted may lose more than one limb. Haiti’s high prevalence of diabetes and lack medicine to properly regulate the disease may only compound the amputation demand, as well as the need for expert podiatric care.

“It’s a tragedy that such an already fragile nation has to deal with such devastation and loss,” said APMA President Ronald D. Jensen, DPM. “As a podiatrist, I know first-hand how tragic it can be for a patient to lose a limb. There is a tremendous amount of help and support that the patient and their family require that is a challenge to provide in the best of circumstances. The people in Haiti will need help for a very long time.”

APMA podiatrists across the country continue to deploy to the shaken country to offer medical assistance. Only time will tell what toll the surge in amputations will have on the plight of the Haitian people.

To read more about APMA podiatrists’ missions to Haiti, visit www. apma. org.

Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading and recognized professional organization for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs). DPMs are podiatric physicians and surgeons, also known as podiatrists, qualified by their education, training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. The medical education and training of a DPM includes four years of undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at an accredited podiatric medical college and two or three years of hospital residency training. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of close to 12,000 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www. apma. org.

CONTACT:
Amie Hornbaker, APR
301.581.9221

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Dr. Zhi Gang Sha to Welcome Dr. Masaru Emoto, from ‘What the Bleep Do We Know?” on VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel

Dr. Zhi Gang Sha to Welcome Dr. Masaru Emoto, from ‘What the Bleep Do We Know?” on VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel

Dr. Emoto will discuss the mystery and power of water on Dr. Sha’s Internet talk radio show, “Power Healing”.

(PRWEB) June 9, 2005

Dr. Zhi Gang Sha, will welcome very special guest, Dr. Masaru Emoto to his weekly internet radio show, “Power Healing with Dr. Sha,” on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel (http://www. health. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. health. voiceamerica. com/)) on Friday, June 10, at 5PM PST (8PM EST). The VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel provides education, interaction and advice on key issues in a variety of health related topics.

Dr. Emoto is the acclaimed author and master who was featured in the award-winning documentary “What the Bleep Do We Know?” Dr. Sha will speak with Dr. Emoto about his breakthrough work with water crystals and the unique properties water has to improve our health and lives.

What has put Dr. Emoto at the forefront of the study of water is his proof that thoughts and feelings affect physical reality. By producing different focused intentions through written and spoken words and music and literally presenting it to the same water samples, the water appears to "change its expression". The implications of this research create a new awareness of how we can positively impact the earth and our personal health.

“It is my great honor to welcome such an esteemed guest to my show,” Dr. Sha comments. “Dr. Emoto is considered a pioneer in his innovative work with water and the powerful healing effects it has on the human body. I encourage you to tune in to this rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s most influential masters and healers of our time.”

Dr. Emoto is a graduate of the Yokohama Municipal UniversityÂ’s department of humanities and sciences. He was awarded with certification from Open International University as a Doctor of Alternative Medicine in 1992. He was introduced to the concept of micro cluster water in the US and Magnetic Resonance Analysis technology. It was at this time he began his quest to unlock the mysteries and healing power of water.

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Established Resident Salon Services Leader Adopts New Name

Established Resident Salon Services Leader Adopts New Name

Marvin M. Weinstein, president, Osborne Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has changed its operating name from HealthCare HairServices to Generations Salon Services. Founded by Weinstein in 1991, the company started by providing professional salon services almost exclusively to nursing homes. As the assisted living market developed, it transitioned to offer its unique services to men and women who also reside in assisted living facilities and retirement communities. Generations Salon Services currently provides services to more than 25,000 residents each month, at more than 300 facilities in 10 states -- making it one of the largest resident salon services providers of its kind in the nation.

(PRWEB) October 26, 2002

For Immediate Release

Oct. 24, 2002

Marvin M. Weinstein

(800) 642-1210

Established Resident Salon Services Leader Adopts New Name

West Palm Beach, Fla. — Marvin M. Weinstein, president, Osborne Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has changed its operating name from HealthCare HairServices to Generations Salon Services.

According to Weinstein, the transformation was logical. "As the assisted living industry expanded rapidly in the '90s, providers sought us out, so we naturally expanded our services to meet their needs.

"We learned that since most residents do not identify themselves as being in a health care setting, we decided that we should de-emphasize the health care aspect of our name," Weinstein added.

"In an effort to address the broader needs of all of our clients, regardless which setting they were living in, we decided to change our name to Generations Salon Service, which we believe better describes our unique and very special salon services," Weinstein said.

The new name is the only change. The ownership, management, licensed cosmetologist managers and stylists remain the same, as is the company's commitment to the highest quality and most affordable beauty and grooming services available.

Founded by Weinstein in 1991, the company started by providing professional salon services almost exclusively to nursing homes. As the assisted living market developed, it transitioned to offer its unique services to men and women who also reside in assisted living facilities and retirement communities.

Generations Salon Services currently provides services to more than 25,000 residents each month, at more than 300 facilities in 10 states -- making it one of the largest resident salon services providers of its kind in the nation.

Prior to founding Osborne Associates Inc., Weinstein was president of Williams Financial Group, a merger and acquisition company and the chief financial officer of Safeguard Business Systems Inc., a NYSE company that manufactures accounting systems for small businesses.

Diane Recchia is a licensed Florida cosmetologist and has been with Generations Salon Services for more than six years. She has always worked with seniors, even when she had her own salon. "I like working with seniors and making them feel like they are important. Our biggest challenge is working with seniors with AlzheimerÂ’s or dementia -- they are special people who need special care," Recchia said.

And, I have to say that I enjoy working for Generations Salon Services, they really treat people well," Recchia declared.

According to Weinstein, every business should have a "driving force" around which decisions are tested and made. "When I founded Osborne Associates, I decided the resident should be my companyÂ’s driving force and all decisions should revolve around what's in the resident's best interest," Weinstein said.

"We would not be able to realize this vision without the friendly, compassionate and experienced stylists who are patient, respectful and understand the needs of each customer and relate well to seniors," he concluded.

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SchmartBoard Announces New Education Program

SchmartBoard Announces New Education Program

Students and educational institutions to receive a 20% discount on SchmartBoard.

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2007

SchmartBoard, the developer of a new technology that has significantly simplified the creation of electronic circuits for hobbyists, education and industry, has announced a new education discount program.

Electronics Education generally teaches electronics theory, but not hand soldering skills. Despite this, electronics students must still figure out how to design and assemble circuits that use advanced component packaging, which requires expert soldering skills to prototype. SchmartBoard|ez technology alleviates this challenge by making it easy to hand solder these types of advanced surface mount components. SchmartBoard thus opens up the scenario for students to successfully utilize today's advanced technology for senior projects and other class requirements.

"A healthy percentage of SchmartBoard's online customers are students," said SchmartBoard's VP of sales & marketing, Neal Greenberg. "There is no reason why SchmartBoard should not own this market segment when you consider the value that we add to those learning electronics. This program is to ensure that Schmartboard becomes the standard tool for education and therefore assures that these students will continue to use our products in their professional lives."

SchmartBoard will now offer a 20% discount to high schools, colleges, trade schools universities and their students. Other advantages are available to institutions that sign up for the program including some demo boards for in-school lab's to demo the technology to students.

Details of the program can be found at: http://www. schmartboard. com/index. asp? page=schmartland_education (http://www. schmartboard. com/index. asp? page=schmartland_education)

About SchmartBoard (www. schmartboard. com)
SchmartBoardTM is committed to helping engineers, students and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. SchmartBoard's patent pending Electronic Circuit Building Blocks makes this possible. SchmartBoard's "EZ" Technology makes the soldering of surface mount components accessible to virtually anyone.

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John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, of JRS Architect, P. C. Elected National Chair of AIA Fellows

John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, of JRS Architect, P. C. Elected National Chair of AIA Fellows

Long Island architect, John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, of JRS Architect, P. C, was elected National Chair of the AIA College of Fellows Regional Representatives for a three year term that begins May 15.

Mineola, NY (PRWEB) May 5, 2008

John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, founder and principal of JRS Architect, P. C., was elected National Chair of the prestigious American Institute of Architecture's College of Fellows Regional Representatives. He will serve for three years, effective May 15.

"It is a tremendous honor to have been elected National Chair and it will be a great privilege to serve on such an influential organization whose mission is to promote leadership within our profession," said Sorrenti, who resides in Glen Cove, NY.

"By taking on this position and being pro-active, I can continue to give back to my profession while helping my firm remain on the leading edge of the profession, which also helps our clients," Sorrenti added.

Members of the fellowship, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on an architect, are elected by their peers and are an elite cadre: of the AIA's total 83,000 members, fewer than 2,650 are fellows. There are about 140,000 architects nationwide. The AIA bestows the honor on architects who have been association members for at least 10 years and have made significant contributions to the profession and society.

The chair is chosen from the current regional representatives of which there are 28. Regional representatives work with the AIA to promote and encourage members to advance to the fellowship.

Sorrenti, who holds degrees in architecture from New York Institute of Technology and Ohio University, is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and is the New York State Fellow to National AIA. In addition, he is a past president of the AIA Long Island Chapter, past president of the New York State AIA and a past vice president of the National AIA. He has been a member of the New York State Board of Architecture since 2005 and is a member of the Committee on Professional Development of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is also a member of the Town of North Hempstead Landmarks Preservations Commission.

Serving as a lobbyist for legislative issues, Sorrenti has achieved a reputation for quality of leadership. In 1991, on behalf of the AIA, Sorrenti helped to form the guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act and in 1993, assisted with the New York City ADA code. Sorrenti also served on the National Architectural Accrediting Board committee for college accreditation programs, has performed reviews of his peers for the American Council of Engineering Consultants.

About JRS Architect, P. C.
Established in 1986, JRS Architect, P. C. has offices in Mineola, NY, New York City and Princeton, NJ. The firm has grown from six people since its establishment to more than 50 today serving Long Island, the greater New York City area, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It has developed design expertise in the corporate, educational, financial, healthcare, hospitality and public spaces and retail markets. For more information about JRS call (516) 294-1666 or visit www. jrsarchitect. com.

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Treatments for Depression Often Ineffective; Study Shows That Many Would Benefit From Alternative Treatment Methods

Treatments for Depression Often Ineffective; Study Shows That Many Would Benefit From Alternative Treatment Methods

A research study conducted to compare patient attitudes on treatments for depression reveals that the majority struggle to find effective treatment. HealthTree. com to test new anonymous video polling technique.

San Diego, CA (Vocus) June 29, 2010

Despite the variety of depression treatments (http://www. healthtree. com/articles/depression/treatment/major/) available, those suffering from depression often have difficulty finding a treatment plan that works. Results from a recent depression treatment poll conducted by HealthTree. com revealed that patients with depression often don’t respond well to traditional treatments, and many discontinue their treatment plan due to ineffectiveness or intolerable side effects. Of particular interest, the study found that the majority of those suffering from depression try three or more treatments to alleviate their symptoms, and 35% of respondents have tried five or more depression treatments.

The survey sampled 1,238 self-reported or diagnosed depressives. Of the total respondents, over 70% were diagnosed with clinical depression, with the remainder considering themselves depressive. The study asked respondents how they had attempted to treat their symptoms, how many treatments they have tried, and their reasons for switching or ceasing treatment. The vast majority of those polled (85%) had tried traditional treatments for depression--prescription drugs and psychotherapy--and had attempted at least three different treatment options. Most respondents (60%) believed that anti-depressants are over-prescribed by doctors. These findings suggest that those suffering from depression are often dissatisfied with traditional treatment options and may benefit from exploring alternative depression therapies.

“With the diversity of responses from the research, we are particularly interested in testing a new interactive method for patient education aimed at helping those struggling to find a depression treatment that works. Our goal is to provide individuals with the knowledge they need to take control of their health, and we’re using increasingly new technology to do so,” said Dr. Regan Carey, the Project Director for the study.

While traditional depression treatments (http://www. healthtree. com/articles/depression/treatment/major/) are ineffective for many patients, still others are reluctant to try them at all. According to a recent study published by the New York Times, as many as 25% of pregnant women suffer from depression, and a large percentage of those women are hesitant to take antidepressants during pregnancy. The same study suggests that alternative treatments can provide relief from depression symptoms.

For more information, visit http://www. healthtree. com/articles/depression/treatment/major/ (http://www. healthtree. com/articles/depression/treatment/major/)

Full survey results are available upon request from HealthTree.

About HealthTree. com

HealthTree provides personalized health information for consumers to make better, more informed decisions about their health. HealthTree offers personalized information that integrates, and links to, the abundance of information available in communities, blogs, and social media information flow.
Contact:

Emily Sweeney, Senior Editor
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1.858.750.7850
Http://www. tree. com (http://www. tree. com)

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Medicruitment. com Launches

Medicruitment. com Launches

Medicruitment. com is a new website catering for the Medical Industry.

(PRWEB) June 24, 2006

Medicruitment. com was launched in May 2006 as one of the UK’s most prestige’s career websites for job seekers throughout the medical sector including Sales & Marketing, Scientific, Research & Development, Medical and Allied Health.

Www. medicruitment. com was established following comprehensive research into the market sector. Over 80 recruiters and employers were contacted and invited to recommend their preferred functionally for the website. Each recruitment agency and employer involved has also agreed to participate in advertising their vacancies during an initial trial period.

Current advertisers include many well known recruitment agencies and employers throughout the sector, as follows;

Glaxo Smith Kline, Star Medical, Innovex, Kirkham Young, CD Sales Recruitment, Adjavent, IHS, Futures Clinical Resourcing Blue Print Medical Recruitment and many others.

Medicruitment. com offers job seekers the option to search for vacancies by location, industry and keyword, and to apply online direct to employers. Job seekers can also register and sign up for jobs by email, also SMS and forward jobs to friends.

Recruitment agencies and employers are provided with a free profile page, a link to their website and are allowed to display logos free of charge above each advertised vacancy. Additionally, recruiters and employers can take advantage of a wide range of banner display options to promote their organisation.

The service to recruitment agencies and employers will be competitively priced Recruiters and employers have access to the use of their own on line recruitment management system including key word search for registered job seekers and pre-screening question options when posting job advertisements.

To find out more, visit www. medicruitment. com today.

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Immigration Attorney Provides Possible Explanation for the Recent Downturn in U. S Illegal Immigration

Immigration Attorney Provides Possible Explanation for the Recent Downturn in U. S Illegal Immigration

A prominent Immigration Attorney, Darren Silver, Esq. the Principal attorney of Darren Silver & Associates, provides some insight into the recent unexpected statistic which showed a dramatic slow-down in illegal immigration to the U. S.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 6, 2008

A Startling report released October 2, 2008 by a prominent Washington think tank provided statistics showing that for the first time in over a decade, the number of legal immigrants entering the U. S to work exceeded the number of illegal immigrants entering to work.

The report by the Pew Hispanic Center indicated approximately 11.9 million unauthorized immigrants living in the United States as of March 2008, down from 12.4 million in March 2007. The number of people coming into the country illegally decreased from 800,000 a year from 2000 through 2004 to about 500,000 a year from 2005 through 2008. The number of legal permanent immigrant residents who came into the country in 2007 was about 650,000.

Darren Silver, Esq. the Principal attorney of Darren Silver & Associates (http://www. darrensilver. com), one of the Nation's preeminent Business immigration Law Firms, attributes the sudden down turn in illegal immigration to the housing and mortgage crises. Mr. Silver estimates that that at least 30% of all illegal immigrants that enter the U. S to look for jobs that are either directly or indirectly supported by housing construction or home improvement jobs. Mr. Silver warns that while anti-immigrant groups may welcome this news, they are short sighted in not realizing that the slowdown of illegal immigration is a key indicator of a troubled economy and the contrary of a growing flux of illegal immigration is a sign of a healthy prosperous economy.

Mr. Silver (http://www. darrensilver. com) further opined on the necessity for Congress to enact significant immigration reform. Mr. Silver believes that the economy would benefit significantly from those illegal workers already in the U. S obtaining some type of legal status. Mr. Silver contends that those illegal workers would be able to pay taxes and directly support and stimulate the U. S economy. Further, the workers will then be able to purchase cars, take air travel and invest their earning. All of which are currently prohibited based on immigration status. There is no doubt that this type of reform would create a much needed bump to the U. S Economy says Mr. Silver.

Immigration Attorney (http://www. darrensilver. com) Darren Silver can be contacted directly through his website Darren Silver & Associates (http://www. darrensilver. com). Darren Silver was a former Immigration Department Adjudications officer in Los Angeles California and has headed Darren Silver & Associates since 1999. Darren Silver & Associates is one of the Nations' preeminent Immigration Law Firms with a focus on Business and Employment Immigration law.

Darren Silver & Associates
3699 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Floor
Los Angeles CA 90010
213-384-1900 (tel)
213-384-8285 (fax)
Info @ darrensilver. com (E-mail)

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Unjustified Acts Of Sabotage Require a Firm Response

Unjustified Acts Of Sabotage Require a Firm Response

I agree. Perhaps you donÂ’t, but if you donÂ’t hear about it how will you decide?

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Calls 2005-2006 Homes In Houston & Orlando The New Hot Spots For Chinese Drywall & Knauf Tianjin Or Taishan Chinese Drywall

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Calls 2005-2006 Homes In Houston & Orlando The New Hot Spots For Chinese Drywall & Knauf Tianjin Or Taishan Chinese Drywall

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is trying everything possible to create a sense of urgency in identifying toxic Chinese drywall, Knauf Tianjin, and or Taishan Chinese drywall, specifically for homeowners in 2005-2006 homes in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Houston, and Austin metro areas of Southeast Texas. The group says, "if you live anywhere in Florida, especially in the metro area of Orlando, or Houston, Texas, if your 2005-2006 house has had numerous AC coil failures, electrical issues, and or electrical issues, we need to talk to you immediately about the possibility of toxic Chinese drywall, Knauf Tianjin, and or Taishan toxic Chinese drywall, in your home." The group says, "we think the makers of Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall, and possibly Taishan Chinese drywall will settle with completely innocent US homeowners stuck in a toxic house, or condominium in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas, but time could be running out, so we need to get these homeowners identified now." They say, "if you have had numerous AC coil failures, in a 2005-2006 Gulf States home, or condominium please call us immediately at 866-714-6466." http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Washington, DC (Vocus) September 27, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center urging homeowners in 2005-2006 new, or remodeled homes, in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the metro areas of Houston, or Austin, Texas, who have had numerous air conditioning coil failures, to check the groups web site for a very simple self inspection, for toxic Chinese drywall. Because of lack of publicity, the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center fears most homeowners in the US Gulf States have not considered toxic Chinese drywall in 2005, or 2006, as being the reason for AC coil failures, electrical issues, or severe health problems in their homes. They say, "as an example, most homeowners in 2005-2006 Houston, or Orlando are not even aware of the problem, or they have not considered that toxic Chinese drywall is the reason for all of their unexplained AC issues, electrical problems, and or health issues." To date only about 6000, 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall homes in US Gulf States homes have been identified by the Federal Court in New Orleans. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "in Florida alone we are certain there are over 120,000 homes that contain 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall. If you add in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas, we could be well over 200,000. The homebuilders were intermixing Chinese made drywall, with US made drywall during this time frame. So the numbers skyrocket." Homeowners who suspect the US Gulf States home might contain toxic Chinese drywall, Knauf Tianjin, or Taishan Chinese drywall should contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "time really is of the essence to get all 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin, and now Taishan toxic Chinese drywall identified in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas. We think we have only identified 1 in 25 Knauf Tianjin toxic drywall 2005-2006, in the US Gulf States, and the numbers could be as bad with Taishan toxic Chinese drywall." The group says, if you live in a US Gulf States 2005-2006 new, or remodeled home, if your home has had numerous AC coil failures, please check your attic carefully, and see if the drywall says Knauf Tianjin." For pictures of 2005-2006 knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall please visit the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center's web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is also warning homeowners in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or the metro areas of Houston, or Austin, Texas, who have recently received a letter from their homebuilder regarding Chinese drywall should call the group immediately at 866-714-6466. The group is offering all homeowners in these states free instructions for a simple Chinese drywall self inspection. http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com
 Urgent Update: The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we were in Fort Meyers, Florida on September 27th, and we actually happened to run into a toxic Chinese drywall foreclosure flipper, who bragged about the fact he was making about $100,000 per home. Where are the Fed's, where is the US Justice Department?" The group says, "we also need the Obama Administration, and the US EPA explain what blank drywall is, no ASTM code/fire rating code, or manufacturers name, and why we are finding so much of it in the US Southeast? We also are demanding the US close it borders to all Chinese exported drywall-including the border with Mexico-where we fear Chinese drywall is leaking in." http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com  The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is also warning, "in the June 2005 edition of Money Magazine our group warned about a US real estate train wreck related to complicit banks, and big homebuilders puffing up their appraisal values. No one listened." They say, "we are now formally warning the nation about toxic Chinese drywall in US homes-its another game changer. Toxic Chinese drywall is an unparalleled US environmental disaster, we have just found toxic Chinese drywall in California. Wall Street needs to wake up-you and your mortgage backed securities pension clients have a really, really, big problem." http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com.

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MultiNational Underwriters Offers Consumers a New Choice in Short Term Medical Insurance with Amigo Short Term Medical Plan

MultiNational Underwriters Offers Consumers a New Choice in Short Term Medical Insurance with Amigo Short Term Medical Plan

MultiNational Underwriters, LLC announced today the launch of a new short term medical plan for individuals in need of health insurance on a temporary or short term basis. The plan is designed to provide health care protection to consumers and provide a wide selection of plan design options.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) June 5, 2007

The new plan, called "Amigo Short Term Medical Plan (SM)," offers consumers cost-saving features such as the choice of deductible and co-payment. Consumers also have options when purchasing Amigo Medical. They may purchase through their professional health insurance agent, which allows them a personal contact for answers to questions and additional information. Moreover, if consumers are familiar with insurance and time is of the essence, they may purchase online at www. amigomedical. com.

"Finding a quality health insurance plan is sometimes a difficult thing. We called the product Amigo because we felt consumers needed a friend in a health care plan. Amigo is for all Americans and will be available in 46 states by the end of the year," said Rob Williams, AVP of Marketing for MultiNational Underwriters. "As a company, we saw a growing need for this product. Some studies indicate over 46 million Americans under the age of 65 lacked health insurance coverage in 2005. studies point to an increase of almost 46.6 million uninsured Americans in 2005. That is an increase of almost 7 million fellow Americans since 2000. I think we all have to make a contribution to help these individuals find a solution to the healthcare crisis in America." The Amigo Short Term Medical Plan (SM) allows consumers to select plan options based on what they can afford to pay on a monthly basis or all at once. They can select a lower premium by opting for a higher deductible, or a more moderate premium with less risk by selecting a lower deductible. Either way, the choice rests on the consumer.

The Amigo Short Term Medical Plan (SM) is underwritten by Companion Life and administered by MultiNational Underwriters, both of which have marketed health care planssolutions for many years.

The Amigo Short Term Medical Plan will be initially launched in a limited number of states and the District of Columbia and offers a variety of benefits at different price points. Consumer choice is first and foremost at MultiNational Underwriters. All Amigo Short Term Medical Plan solutions allow consumers to select care options with the physician or at the medical facility of your choice.

To assist consumers in making difficult health care choices, MultiNational Underwriters offers support programs that provide instant online, telephone or email access to a variety of Client Relations professionals who can assist them in making a choice. MNU support professionals provide quality assistance and support to consumers around the world each and every day.

"Consumers sometimes face the daunting challenge of finding affordable, quality healthcare. said Andrew Bard, Sales Manager MultiNational Underwriters. "We want to give them an additional option." Amigo Short Term Medical Plan is ideal for individuals in transition including small business owners, recent graduates or students no longer on their parent's policy, individuals in transition - the unemployed, or individuals seeking a COBRA alternative or new employees waiting through their eligibility period.

About MultiNational Underwriters:
For more information on MultiNational Underwriters, LLC, please visit the company's Web site at www. mnui. com. For information on the Amigo Short Term Medical Plan please visit www. amigomedical. com.

About Companion Life:
Companion Life Insurance Company has specialized in employee benefits for more than 35 years, marketing insurance products in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The mission of Companion Life Insurance Company is to be a well-managed, customer-focused organization acting in the best interests of its policyholders and marketing partners, while operating on a financially sound, growing and diversified basis. Companion Life has earned an A. M. Best rating of 'A+' (Superior).

More information about Companion Life can be obtained at: www. companionlife. com.

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Two ActiveStrategy Hospital Clients Receive California "Baldrige" Award for Performance Excellence

Two ActiveStrategy Hospital Clients Receive California "Baldrige" Award for Performance Excellence

ActiveStrategy, Inc. today announced that two of its clients, Feather River Hospital and Children's Hospital of Orange County, are recognized as California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) winners. The California Council for Excellence will present Feather River with a Gold Award and CHOC with a Silver Award at the 15th Annual Conference & Awards Ceremony to be held on Friday, April 17 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2009

ActiveStrategy, Inc. (http://www. activestrategy) today announced that two of its clients, Feather River Hospital (http://www. frhosp. org) and Children's Hospital of Orange County (http://www. choc. org), are recognized as California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) winners. The California Council for Excellence (CCE), which administers the CAPE Awards, models them after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a prestigious prize that recognizes U. S. organizations for their achievements in quality and performance.

MaryAnn Pranke, Chair of the CAPE Award stated, "We use the same criteria for evaluating organizations as the national program. The rigorous Baldrige Criteria are recognized internationally as the hallmark for performance excellence and allow us to select award winners to serve as role models for all California organizations." The CCE will present Feather River Hospital with a Gold Award and CHOC with a Silver Award at the 15th Annual Conference & Awards Ceremony to be held on Friday, April 17 in Los Angeles.

Feather River Hospital is the only Gold-level Award recipient this year of all applicants, and is only the second hospital to have achieved this award level in the history of the CCE. Feather River Hospital's previous CAPE awards include a Bronze in 2005 and a Silver in 2006. CHOC was honored last year with a Bronze-level CAPE Award.

Both organizations credit their dedication to quality and best practices, along with the deployment of an automated Balanced Scorecard framework, as reasons for their award wins this year. Beth Rowett, Vice President, Quality at CHOC, explains, "This award signals that we are an example to the community of how to align an organization from top to bottom - ensuring that nothing stands in the way of the high-quality care we provide to children who need it. We are proud to be acknowledged two years in a row by the California Council for Excellence."

Also at the CCE's Annual Conference, which begins on April 15th, ActiveStrategy's Public Sector Practice Director, Christine Heflin, will present on three performance excellence topics. Her presentations include a keynote address on the City of Coral Springs' Baldrige journey (where she was previously an internal consultant), a session on how Baldrige criteria can be applied at non-profits, governments, and mission-based organizations, and a session on how to achieve breakthrough improvement results in a Balanced Scorecard Framework.

About Feather River Hospital
Feather River Hospital is a member of Adventist Health, a healthcare system that includes hospital and physician groups working together to provide efficient, quality care to meet the demands of California's managed care environment. Feather River has a total of 122 beds, including 21 Skilled Nursing Facility beds. Specialty programs developed to meet the needs of the community include an Outpatient Center, Feather River Hospital Home Health Agency, and Paradise Hospice, as well as Feather River Rehabilitation (which offers Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies).

About CHOC
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is exclusively committed to the health and well being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to its patients. CHOC's regional healthcare network includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, several community clinics, a residency program that trains tomorrow's pediatricians, and four centers of excellence - The Heart, Cancer, Neuroscience, and Orthopaedic Institutes.

About ActiveStrategy, Inc.
Based in East Norriton, PA, ActiveStrategy helps clients improve business results through a combination of strategic consulting and web-based software that facilitates and accelerates Enterprise Strategy Execution.

Enterprise Strategy Execution is a management methodology that encompasses strategic planning, objective and measure deployment, business process alignment, performance reporting, and improvement initiative management.

ActiveStrategy applications support all major performance management methodologies including the Balanced Scorecard, Malcolm Baldrige Criteria, Six Sigma, and Management by Objectives. ActiveStrategy clients include leading organizations in healthcare, government, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, non-profit, and high-technology sectors. For more information, visit http://www. activestrategy. com (http://www. activestrategy. com).

Contact:
Heather Smith
Hsmith @ activestrategy. com
(484) 690-0760

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HealthFitness Makes Case for Integrated Health Benefit Design in New Issue Brief Spotlighting Florida Power & Light

HealthFitness Makes Case for Integrated Health Benefit Design in New Issue Brief Spotlighting Florida Power & Light

FPL-WELL's multi-faceted program puts employee at center of health promotion.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 21, 2008

Connecting the dots between employee health benefit programs—from fitness and health coaching services to on-site primary care delivery—can build a more productive workforce and improve the bottom line. A new issue brief from HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) outlines the steps to success employers can take to create a more comprehensive approach to integrated employee health benefits.

The issue brief, "Integrated Health Benefit Design Powers Florida Utility Company's Workforce," draws on the strength of experienced voices. The report features insight from Andrew Scibelli, manager of Employee Health & Well-being for FPL GROUP, and presents a case example of that company's integrated program. Bruce Sherman also contributes to the brief; he is medical director, Global Services, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and director of health and productivity initiatives for the Employers Health Coalition of Ohio.

FPL-WELL manages health care benefits for its more than 15,000 employees that integrate five major program elements: fitness centers, primary and urgent care health centers, health promotion, nutrition and weight management services and employee assistance programs. The program has reduced the rate of health care cost increases for the self-insured company over the years and produced a positive return on investment of 3:1.

"FPL-WELL represents a model of true integration in health benefit design," said Gregg O. Lehman, Ph. D., president and chief executive officer for HealthFitness. "The approach is employee-centered, not program-centered. All five elements are managed as an integrated whole. And it is the clearest way an employer can communicate that its employees are an asset."

HealthFitness oversees fitness and health promotion programs for FPL-WELL, managing fitness programs along with health education, awareness and risk behavior change programs. HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health management programs. Managing more than 300 fitness centers globally, the company also offers a suite of health management services on-site, Web-based and telephonically.

"The approach is to take care of the complete individual," Scibelli says in the brief. "Our role is to identify those with a chronic health issue and to provide services and support to manage the condition and move that person to better health. The other emphasis is to get healthy people to stay healthy."

FPL-WELL was recently honored by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Innovation in Prevention Award. The award recognizes businesses, public agencies and non-profit organizations for efforts in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. FPL-Well was selected from 40 candidates in the Healthy Work Force category for large companies.

The issue brief, "Integrated Health Benefit Design Powers Florida Utility Company’s Workforce," is available online at http://www. hfit. com/briefs. cfm (http://www. hfit. com/briefs. cfm).

About HealthFitness:
HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health improvement services to Fortune 500 companies, the health care industry and individual consumers. Serving clients for more than 30 years, HealthFitness partners with employers to effectively manage their health care and productivity costs by improving individual health and well-being. HealthFitness serves more than 300 clients globally via on-site management and remotely via Web and telephonic services. HealthFitness provides a complete portfolio of health and fitness management solutions including a proprietary health risk assessment platform, screenings, EMPOWERED™ Health Coaching and delivery of health improvement programs. HealthFitness employs more than 3,000 health and fitness professionals in national and international locations who are committed to the company's mission of "improving the health and well-being of the people we serve."

For more information on HealthFitness, visit www. hfit. com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like to speak with HealthFitness CEO Gregg O. Lehman, PhD, please contact Allison Evans, Health2 Resources 703-319-0957

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Highly Anticipated Weight Loss Product, SatietrolÂ&#174

Highly Anticipated Weight Loss Product, Satietrol® ,

(PRWEB) April 6, 2000

Woodbridge, NJ, April 4, 2000 - Satietrol® , a highly anticipated product developed by PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHLI) and clinically proven to help people lose weight by activating the body’s natural appetite control mechanism, will be available on April 10, 2000.

Satietrol can be purchased by calling 1-877-SATIETY or through a website hungeroff. com. The product will be carried by a number of major Internet retailers and will be available at retail shortly. The suggested retail price for Satietrol is $39.99 for 42 servings.

The advertising campaign will break in all Philadelphia newspapers on April 10th. Philadelphia was recently ranked as “America’s Fattest City”. Following Philadelphia, the campaign will be extended to other major markets.

Satietrol is the first weight loss product designed to activate cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK is a protein released after a meal, which gives an individual a feeling of fullness or satiety. Satietrol activates CCK prior to a meal and extends the action of CCK after a meal. Clinical trials have shown that Satietrol:

· Decreased hunger up to 35% for as long as 3.5 hours after eating.

· Produced a mean weight loss of 9 lbs in a six-week home trial involving 115 subjects.

· Maintained and even enhanced its effect on appetite with continued use.

Twenty-five years ago, researchers showed that CCK is largely responsible for the feeling of fullness or satiety experienced after a meal. Although CCK appeared to offer great promise as a natural appetite control agent, its use for weight loss was limited by the fact that it only worked when given by injection.

Satietrol is an 80-calorie vanilla flavored beverage, which is consumed 10-15 minutes before each meal. To stimulate CCK release, Satietrol contains glycomacropeptide, a protein derived from milk, calcium and a small amount of fatty acids. To extend the action of CCK, Satietrol contains two soluble fibers, guar and glucomannan, as well as potato fiber, and plant saponins from alfalfa.

Satietrol is a culmination of four years of research by PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. and represents their first entry into the $50 billion weight loss category. The company recently filed a patent on this product.

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According to Dr. Robert Portman, President and CEO, “Satietrol offers enormous promise to the 50% of adult Americans who are overweight. Because it works by stimulating the body’s natural satiety mechanisms, it does not cause the side effects generally associated with diet products. When used with dietary restriction, Satietrol can help an individual lose weight and reduce hunger cravings. Satietrol does not require a major change in diet behavior. Individuals will lose weight because they’ll feel full or satisfied with less food.”

For more information, call toll free 1-877-SATIETY or visit www. hungeroff. com. To arrange media interviews, contact Mark Beal or Fabiola Zanzo at 212-714-1280.

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Teen Guru, Writer, And Mom Selected As ClubMom Expert

Teen Guru, Writer, And Mom Selected As ClubMom Expert

ClubMom Recognizes the Unique Parent/Teen Coaching Expertise of Barbara McRae, MCC.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2006

ClubMom® (clubmom. com), the website where millions of moms go for practical been there, done that advice, tips, and expertise from other moms, has invited Barbara McRae, MCC, to join its roster of experienced professional moms as a ClubMom Expert.

Barbara has more than 20 years of experience with parent-teen coaching, and is thrilled to be able to offer her expertise to its members. “Moms are busy,” says ClubMom representative Meredith Pincu, “and one way we can make their lives easier is by providing the best information out there on some of the most difficult parenting years. Inviting Barbara to contribute to ClubMom is a natural extension of that goal.” With more than two million members, ClubMom hosts the largest library of mom-to-mom wisdom on the Internet. All of the contributions are from moms who want to share their day-to-day experiences and insights with each other. 

“I’m thrilled to have joined such a prestigious group of credentialed moms,” Barbara explains. “It’s a wonderful way to get the word out about my work, and to truly help teens and parents better relate to each other.” ClubMom will host articles by Barbara about effectively communicating, developing healthy independence, and other issues involved with raising young people. ClubMom also provides a forum for moms to rate and comment on the articles, and even contribute their own ideas on how to best handle common teen dilemmas.

Barbara, a Certified Master Coach and best-selling Amazon author, writes from her own experience with three teenagers, and her years of training adults in communication techniques. Barbara says, "We are experiencing an age of high-anxiety parenting. Adults and teens are at a critical fork in the road. Which path will you choose? Will you continue using outdated parenting approaches regardless of the breathtaking changes we are all experiencing in our lives, or will you take into account the unique needs and opportunities of today's teenager?"

You can find resources and more information on her website, http://www. teenfrontier. com (http://www. teenfrontier. com), along with information about Barbara’s books, Less Drama, More Fun and Coach Your Teen to Success.

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Blast Companies Adds to Staff to Strengthen Company Presence in Healthcare Industry

Blast Companies Adds to Staff to Strengthen Company Presence in Healthcare Industry

Blast Companies in O'Fallon, MO has welcomed Tanalyn Dollar to its account service team.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 28, 2007

Blast Companies in O'Fallon, MO has welcomed Tanalyn Dollar to its account service team. The firm hired Dollar to convey to current and prospective clients how Blast Companies can bring a fresh approach to marketing through its cutting-edge technology in voice broadcasting, e-mail marketing, interactive voice response and mobile messaging. As senior engagement manager, Dollar will focus primarily on the company's new business efforts in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

With 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and business consulting, Dollar has worked closely with cross-functional teams at Fortune 500 companies and incubators. She holds degrees in media communications and a masters in management from Webster University, and is pursuing project management professional (PMP) certification.

"Tanalyn's extensive experience in the healthcare industry will allow us to better target healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and provide them with cost-effective strategies for building their business," said Chris Torbit, Blast Companies president. "With her business intellect and can-do attitude, Tanalyn will fit right in with our company and our clients."

Blast Companies in O'Fallon, MO offers messaging applications and marketing services in voice broadcasting, e-mail marketing, interactive voice response and text messaging. The company enhances client's existing marketing and communication solutions by delivering branded, personalized messages across various communications mediums, which dramatically increase productivity, profitability and brand awareness.

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Researchers Look Behind the Scenes at Cancer Caregivers

Researchers Look Behind the Scenes at Cancer Caregivers

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) points out that a significant part of coping with cancer is understanding that cancer and its side effects are not limited to the individual who suffers, but also experienced by all people connected to the individual.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -—

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) points out that a significant part of coping with cancer is understanding that cancer and its side effects are not limited to the individual who suffers, but also experienced by all people connected to the individual. Approximately 44 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member or friend, sometimes around the clock, according to studies.

Researchers estimate that more than one million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. In recent years, medical advances and continued research have contributed to shorter hospital stays for patients who suffer from diseases and illness, including cancer. In fact, statistics indicate that 90 percent of cancer care is delivered in outpatient settings, where caregivers bear the major responsibility for this home care. Caregivers are commonly immediate family members, relatives, loved ones or friends of the person with cancer.

These caregivers oftentimes experience some of the same challenges, emotions and physical and mental effects as the person with cancer. People with cancer usually feel vulnerable, isolated and/or bitter. They are weaker and more inclined to pain and stress. Moreover, some cancer survivors may not regain full energy and health levels due to the strain the body and mind underwent.

The demands of providing full-time or part-time care to a friend or loved one, can take a huge emotional toll and contribute to various stress effects on the caregiver, such as a weakening of the immune system and becoming more susceptible to illnesses, depression and sleep deprivation, according to health professionals.

In an effort to help reduce the negative effects and increase quality of life, for both parties, NFCR suggests these tips to help both caregivers and those who accept care:

•Learn to listen. Encourage the person with cancer to talk about how and what they feel and then you express how you have been feeling. Sharing your feelings can be very therapeutic.

•Keep a journal. Both parties can reflect and express themselves privately, if verbal communication is not comfortable yet. A journal can allow overwhelmed minds to relax and promote creativity through writing, drawing or sketching.

•Break up the duties. Incorporate a support group or other loved ones into the caregiving mix to help assist and lessen the load. Experts suggest that integrating this into the routine can be positive and highly beneficial to all parties.

•Set goals. Whether they are short-term or long-term, reasonable goals will give both parties something to look forward to and strive to achieve, possibly making the day, week, month or year better.

About NFCR

Since its founding in 1973, the National Foundation for Cancer Research has spent more than $230 million funding basic science cancer research and education focused on understanding how and why cells become cancerous. This worldwide "laboratory without walls" assembles the intellectual power to achieve one of medicine's greatest goals: a cure for cancer. NFCR is Research for a Cure. For more information, visit www. NFCR. org or call (800) 321-CURE.

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A Time-Saving Concept for the Fall Semester: College, University Professors Benefiting from Appointment-Plus Online Scheduling Software for Managing Office Time, Student

A Time-Saving Concept for the Fall Semester: College, University Professors Benefiting from Appointment-Plus Online Scheduling Software for Managing Office Time, Student

Appointment-Plus online appointment-scheduling software is helping professors and departments this fall at colleges, universities, technical schools and other institutes of higher education better manage their office hours and student appointments. It offers such functionality as online student self-scheduling, automated e-mail and text message reminders, and robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities.

Scottsdale, AZ (Vocus) September 21, 2010

Most college and university professors and instructors will schedule office hours each week to meet with their students this fall semester, just as they've always done. Few, however, require appointments, as they rely on a “first-come, first-serve” policy that’s oftentimes inconvenient to both them and their students. On some days, they may not meet with any students, thereby wasting hours of their valuable time. Additionally, some students may be reluctant to wait for the next available slot and simply leave.

This dilemma is easily remedied with Appointment-Plus online scheduling software.

A leader in college scheduling software solutions since 2001, Appointment-Plus gives college and university professors, instructors and departments the online tools they need to improve and automate their office scheduling, such as: online student self-scheduling, whereby they can view available meeting times and book their appointment at their own convenience, 24 hours a day; automated e-mail and text message reminders sent prior to a scheduled appointment; and robust recordkeeping and reporting capabilities for storing meeting notes.

Professors, instructors and their staff can easily customize their Appointment-Plus online scheduler to reflect their office hours and when they’re available to meet with students. They can quickly block off unavailable times and also require students to schedule their appointments in advance, such as within eight hours of their appointment. Because of its versatility, a department can establish one account and allow an unlimited number of professors and instructors to set up and manage their office appointment schedules.

“Keeping ‘open’ office hours instead of scheduling appointments is usually not the most efficient manner for college and university professors and instructors to meet with their students,” says Bob La Loggia, president and founder of StormSource Software, the developer of Appointment-Plus. “Our scheduling software lets them easily and quickly incorporate an appointment-scheduling process that’s advantageous to them and their students.”

Among colleges and universities that utilize Appointment-Plus for their scheduling needs include:
Georgetown University Harvard University Ohio State University Penn State University University of Michigan Yale University

Appointment-Plus is a Web-based application accessible from any Internet connection, which benefits not only students wishing to schedule their appointments online, but also to professors and instructors that manage their schedules from outside their office or from different on - and off-campus locations. Users can open their scheduler in PDAs, smartphones such as iPhone and Droid, and other mobile and WiFi devices, such as the iPad.

If incorporating the student self-scheduling function, professors and instructors can easily direct students to their online scheduler with an Appointment-Plus-provided button link on their Web site. Departments can also interface the scheduling software with their current Student Information System (SIS) or portal, allowing students to access the online scheduler without having to log into a separate Web page.

Appointment-Plus eliminates the need to manually enter appointment and booking information into a book, spreadsheet or electronic calendar. Once scheduled, the system can automatically send e-mail and text message reminders to the students. Appreciated by students, these automated reminders can help cut the “no-show” rate by 50 percent.

Because it’s Internet-based, Appointment-Plus doesn’t require costly hardware or program installations. Additionally, the professor, instructor or department does not need to own or operate a Web site to use Appointment-Plus. Pricing starts at $39 per month with no long-term contracts, along with free set-up assistance with a dedicated coach.

“For some, the tediousness of scheduling student appointments makes it a less appealing alternative to ‘open’ office hours,” La Loggia adds. “Let Appointment-Plus help you make better use of your time and your students’ with an easy-to-implement, automated appointment-scheduling solution.”

To learn more about Appointment-Plus and how it can improve your office-scheduling procedures, click here.

About Appointment-Plus: Appointment-Plus supplies over 4,000 clients throughout the United States, Canada and 10 other countries the tools they need to efficiently and accurately schedule appointments and sessions, book rooms, accept registrations and many other services. The flagship product of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based StormSource Software, the online application has scheduled over 50 million appointments since its launch in 2001. Users of the service include colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare agencies and facilities, federal and local governments, freight and delivery services, and small businesses such as such as tutors, instructors, medical offices, spas, health clubs and massage therapists.

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Meditab Goes to Washington, DC for AAFP Annual Scientific Assembly

Meditab Goes to Washington, DC for AAFP Annual Scientific Assembly

Meditab Software, Inc., a unique provider of intelligent, integrated, innovative and intuitive software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it will exhibit at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2006 Scientific Assembly at the Washington Convention Center, September 28-30.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2006

Meditab Software, Inc., a unique provider of intelligent, integrated, innovative and intuitive software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it will exhibit at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2006 Scientific Assembly at the Washington Convention Center, September 28-30.

Meditab will be demonstrating its Intelligent Medical Software (IMS) to physicians at AAFP’s Scientific Assembly Exposition, one of the country’s largest continuing medical education (CME) meetings for family physicians. IMS empowers providers with key knowledge that enhances the way they conduct business and service their clients. Through IMS, physicians, patients, labs, pharmacies and long-term care facilities are all connected with ease. IMS also can be used to track patient follow-up activity, compliance and progress.

“AAFP is the country’s largest family physician organization, and we are excited to show these providers how Meditab can improve their workflow and save them revenue,” explained Kevin Ryan, CEO of Meditab. “The intuitiveness and practicality of our various applications allow these professionals and their organizations to maximize productivity in the shortest amount of time.”

Meditab’s focused and integrated solutions address numerous challenges facing today’s healthcare environment and provide clients with increased revenue and decreased physician and office staff hours. Each solution is designed by healthcare professionals to meet real-world priorities and solve real-world problems.

About Meditab Software, Inc.

Founded in 1998 by practicing pharmacists and physicians, Meditab Software, Inc. provides an innovative suite of intelligent, integrated and intuitive Software Solutions supporting the primary process of healthcare delivery. Based in northern California, Meditab's revolutionary software solutions connect physicians, patients, labs, pharmacies and long-term care facilities nationwide. Providers are empowered with key knowledge that enhance the way they conduct business and service their clients. These Software Solutions include: Intelligent Medical Software (IMS), Intelligent Facility Software (IFS), Intelligent Dental Software (IDS), Intelligent Pharmacy Software (IPS) and Intelligent Radiology Management Software (IRMS). With any one of Meditab’s integrated solutions, saving time and money becomes second nature and service continues to be the number one priority! For more information please visit www. meditab. com or call 866-99-GO EMR for a free personalized consultation.

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