health blog: January 2003

Friday, January 31, 2003

Podcasts from Horst Construction Offer Leaders of Senior Communities Effective Strategies for Success and Change

"Best Practices in Senior Care Management" podcast series from Horst Construction discusses trends and challenges facing CEOs, CFOs and executive administrators of senior living communities. Four episodes are now online, focusing on lending and financial issues and the new Five Star rating system for senior housing.

Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) December 6, 2009

A series of thought-provoking podcasts developed expressly for CEOs, CFOs, executive administrators and other top decision makers of senior living communities by Best Practices in Senior Care Management and sponsored by Horst Construction is available on iTunes or accessed as an XML feed at http://horstconstruction. com/podcast. asp (http://horstconstruction. com/podcast. asp).

Titled "Best Practices in Senior Care Management," the four-episode podcast series provides ideas, processes and new information from leading thinkers and doers in the field of senior care. Topics such as new regulations, financial measures and management, marketing ideas for increasing occupancy, and operations and planning are part of the podcast curriculum.

In the first two episodes, Steve Jeffrey, regional director of Ziegler Finance, reviews first quarter 2009 results and the present state of lending and then addresses the near-future of financing and acquisitions in the senior care industry. The final episodes are a two-part discussion on the Five Star rating system for senior care facilities in the U. S. Ron Barth, CEO of PANPHA, the largest trade association representing nonprofit providers of housing and health-related service options to Pennsylvania's elderly, and Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging, Mike Hall, debate the benefits of a nationwide rating system for senior care.

The information in the "Best Practices in Senior Care Management" podcasts was originally presented at the Horst Senior Living Conference in April. The 2010 conference is scheduled for April 8 at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA. Keynote speaker is Jim Moore, president of Moore Diversified Services, a leading national consultant to the senior housing industry. More information on the 9th annual half-day conference is available by calling 717-581-9981.

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BioBuilde: Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) Gets A New Name and Another 20 Percent of Tablets Per Bottle

BodyHealth. com, Inc. is excited to announce that BioBuilde: Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) is getting a new name and for a limited time, an additional 20% of tablets per bottle at the existing price. Information on BioBuilde: the Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) can be found at www. BodyHealth. com

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) October 22, 2007

Due to the unprecedented success of BioBuilde (MAP) BodyHealth. com, Inc. and patent owner/research scientist, Professor Dr. M. Luca-Moretti MD, have agreed to expand together into wider sports and nutrition markets and as part of that process, the name BioBuilde (MAP) will become Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP). In honor of this name change, bottles of BioBuilde (MAP) will contain an extra 20% for free.

The unique patented formula of essential amino acids form a vital nutritional element favored by athletes such as 6-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott. BioBuilde (MAP) has been strongly embraced by the tri-athlete market as well as by athletes in other sports. Many who have given up competing in their sport due to un-healing injuries, report that BioBuilde (MAP) is a significant aid to their recovery and enables them to resume racing. Legendary Dave Scott, tri-athlete, coach, race nutrition expert and Team BioBuilde (MAP) spokesman says, "BioBuilde (MAP) is invaluable for any athlete of any age. BioBuilde (MAP) allows the body not only to heal, but to gain from each workout done. I've tried a lot of products in my career and few deliver what they promise. BioBuilde (MAP) delivers!"

BioBuilde (MAP) is 2 to 5 times more effective and absorbed 4 to 12 times faster than meat, fish soy or whey. BioBuilde (MAP) is 100% absorbed within 23 minutes and it utilized to build body proteins. No other source of protein or amino acid can compare.

BioBuilde, the Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) is a unique patented formula of the essential amino acids created in the exact amounts and pattern-MAP for the human body to optimize endurance and protein recovery and minimize injury.

For more information about BioBuilde (MAP) visit www. BodyHealth. com or call 877-804-3258.

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Top Mixologist Provides Ten Fresh Fruit Combinations for Your Cocktail - Every Fruit Has an Herbal Partner to Create a Perfect Balance

Junior Merino, The Liquid Chef, provides a list of the top ten fruits and herbs as well as the 5 Elements to Creating a Well Balanced Cocktail.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 27, 2008

It is no surprise that fresh fruits and fresh ingredients have been popping up on cocktail menus throughout the country. Fresh ingredients are no longer being used just during the summer months; they are being used to create better tasting and healthier cocktails year round.

"As a mixologist (http://www. theliquidchefinc. com) I have spent years working, with bartenders and customers that want to make their own drinks at home, with pre-arranged fruit and herbal pairings that work masterfully for cocktail combinations," says Junior Merino. "I grew up in the kitchen as a young boy and have spent years working on and perfecting the taste profiles among fruits and herbs. Below is a list of the top ten fruits and herbs as well as the 5 Elements to Creating a Well Balanced Cocktail, provided by Merino.

Fruit + Herb:

Strawberry + Basil
Pineapple + Mint
Kiwi + Thyme
Blackberry + Oregano
Cucumber + Cilantro
Cantaloupe + Dill
Pear + Sage
Watermelon + Shiso
Pink Grapefruit + Tarragon
Green Apple + Parsley

"As the Liquid Chef (http://www. theliquidchefinc. com), I spend time in the kitchen tasting pieces of fruit and pieces of herbs and pair them together until I find the right taste profile," Merino says. "It's a matter of training the palate to pick up various flavors and aromas that pair well together with not only the fruit and herb, but also the floral notes in the liquor."

He continues, "There truly are limitless fresh fruit and herbal combinations, but it is always important to remember that balance is key in every cocktail. The 5 tips below help to incorporate my beliefs into each cocktail that is made. A guest should have a memorable experience in which they not only get to enjoy a great drink and dish pairing, but they also walk away with a new understanding of gastronomy and mixology."

1.VISUAL: The fruit and herb combinations that are chosen not only compliment each other in taste but they also complement in beauty. This is the first point of impact. A beautiful drink excites the senses.
2. AROMA: 90% of the taste of the cocktail comes from the smell. The better the fruit and herbal combination the better the overall taste of the drink.
3. TASTE: This is simply the confirmation of the first two elements.
4. HARMONY: The satisfaction that everything is in balance and that no adjustments need to be made. All elements are balanced: liquor, citrus, sweetener, texture, fruit, and herb
5.HUMAN ELEMENT: Just as a chef considers cooking as a labor of love and when cooking from the heart food just simply tastes better, mixologists take the same pride in their cocktails. If you take the time to make a drink correctly (with balance and proper measurements) your customers and friends will enjoy a fantastic cocktail.

Below are two recipes that exemplify perfect balance among liquor, fruit, citrus, and herb:

Strawberry + Basil Caipirinha
2 oz Leblon Cachaça (http://wwwliveloveleblon. com)
3/6 Lime
1 Strawberry
2 Sweet Basil leaf torn into pieces
3/4 oz simple syrup

Passionfruit/Pineapple + Mint Caipirinha
2 oz Leblon Cachaça (http://wwwliveloveleblon. com)
3/6 Lime
3 Chunks of Pineapple
¾ oz Passion Fruit Puree
¾ oz Agave Nectar
6 pieces of mint

It is no surprise master mixologist Junior Merino has built his career on fusing exotic, unexpected flavors: He grew up in the culinary melting-pot of Central Mexico. Beginning when Junior was just 10, his food-loving parents taught him to cook with local produce ranging from indigenous cocoa beans, to pomegranates native to the Middle East, to cilantro, which has Mediterranean roots. Despite all these foods' varied origins, Junior saw that in combination, they created harmony--planting in him an early passion for culinary mestizaje. It's a technique that's helped Junior rise quickly in his field along with his intense work ethic.

In 2006, Junior decided to create a company that would focus nature's bounty into creative and one of a kind drinkable masterpieces as well as unique mixers, syrups and salts. The Liquid Chef, Inc. was founded to educate, create new experiences, and to show case the artistry and mixability of ingredients and liquors from all over the world. In 2008, Junior Merino added The Liquid Team, Mixologists which he trained to execute his vision, philosophy and his passion.

Always eager to share his extensive knowledge of spirits and ingredients, Junior has been featured in Gourmet, Marie Claire, Time Out, Latina, the New York Times, Women's Wear Daily, and New York Magazine, among many others, and has appeared on BBC Radio, Martha Stewart Radio and Televisa.

Taste the Art. Drink with all your Senses.

Contact:
Jaime Keller
Leblon Cachaça
786-333-3869
Jkeller @ liveloveleblon. com
Wwwliveloveleblon. com

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Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Job Growth and Strong Home Sales Bolster Maryland’s Economy & Howard County Real Estate Market

Job growth, especially in the nonprofit sector, as well as an increase in home sales in key areas encourage Maryland’s economic recovery, say the experts from the Damico Land Realty Group.

Columbia, MD (PRWEB) June 21, 2010

The forecasts for Maryland’s future economic health are cautiously optimistic even as the recession continues. A recently released study from the John Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies notes that job growth in the nonprofit sector actually increased by 2.7 percent in 2008. With this positive increase, Maryland home sales and real estate values have also been affected in key areas such as Central Maryland and the Greater Baltimore area, reports the Damico Land Realty Group.

From 1999 to 2008, Maryland’s nonprofit employment actually increased by 27 percent and the sector is now the second-largest employer in the state, next only to retail. “In Howard County nonprofit employment accounts for almost 10 percent of the total private employment,” says David Land of the Damico Land Realty Group. “The positive job growth in this sector, despite the recession, indicates that there might well be a faster economic recovery in Central Maryland. Couple that with the fact that home sales here in Greater Baltimore have actually increased by 26 percent in May; leaves a positive outlook for the Maryland real estate market.”

Job growth and an increase in home sales are both indicative of a strong and stable economy and housing market, something which the region has long enjoyed due to its proximity to Baltimore City and Washington, D. C. Howard County, MD homes (http://www. damicoland. com/) have long been a popular choice among those with jobs in the aforementioned areas. According to data from the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, a total of 2,427 homes were sold in May 2010 in the city of Baltimore and the counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard. This is a significant increase from May 2009’s total of 1,930 homes sold.

“That the number of home sales increased even after the expiration of the federal homebuyer tax credit is a heartening sign of stabilization in the region,” says the Group’s Vince Damico. He and David Land represent the core of the Damico Land Realty Group, Central Maryland’s premier real estate team. They have a particular expertise in Howard County, MD real estate (http://www. damicoland. com/howard-county-md-real-estate-s4689.html), including Ellicott City, MD condos (http://www. damicoland. com/ellicott-city-md-condos-s4696.html).

For additional real estate resources, more information on Damico Land Realty Group’s services, as well as the real estate market in the region, please visit their new website, www. DamicoLand. com.

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Saturday, January 25, 2003

NJ 2-1-1 Provides Help to Those Who Are Hungry Find Food Resources and Practical Help

NJ 2-1-1 call centers and the 2-1-1 Web site (www. nj211.org) offer practical information about resources to turn to in NJ for those who are hungry and are having trouble feeding their family. NJ 2-1-1 offers information on this and other life challenges like avoiding foreclosure, living through a layoff and utility assistance.

Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) January 6, 2009

As budgets tighten, no one in New Jersey should have to be hungry. There are places to turn if citizens need help finding a way to feed themselves or their family. NJ residents can dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in the state to learn about local resources and how to access them.

Residents may be eligible for Food Stamps if they meet the income eligibility requirements, enabling them to buy healthy food at many supermarkets. Applications for this program should be submitted through the county office of social services or a person can determine their eligibility by completing a brief questionnaire at www. njhelps. org.

New Jersey's WIC program will provide pregnant women, new mothers and children under 5 with vouchers for food and formula and also offers counseling services. Applications for this program (where can they find the application) must be submitted to local WIC offices.

Many schools offer breakfast and lunch programs that are either free of charge or available at a reduced rate. Check with your child's school to find out what is available. By taking advantage of this program families will save money that could be put towards purchasing food for dinner.

Senior clubs and centers offer food programs. All NJ counties have community programs that provide meals to person's age 60 and older. These include congregate or group meals, as well as meals for the homebound. Find out about a program near you by dialing 2-1-1 24/7 or during business hours your county Office on Aging at 1-877-222-3737.

Food Pantries provide packaged goods to people who cannot afford to buy groceries and soup kitchens offer a hot meal to the hungry. Both are dependent upon donations from the community to keep services going, and hours vary so patrons must call before going to make sure that the facility is open. A listing of food pantries and soup kitchens can be found by visiting www. endhungernj. org or by dialing 2-1-1.

More information on these programs and how they work is available on the NJ 2-1-1 web site (www. nj211.org). The site provides a brief description of available resources as well as direct phone numbers and office locations for each of the local social services and WIC offices throughout the state and provides income guidelines, application requirements and helpful links to other sites. NJ residents may also dial 2-1-1 any time of the day or night to receive free and confidential information and assistance from a caring professional who knows local community resources.

About NJ 211
NJ 2-1-1 is a system of support, using inbound calls as well as a Web site (www. nj211.org) with Instant Messaging capability, that is intended to provide free, personal assistance to anyone trying to navigate their way through the vast network of health and human services, government assistance programs and local community resources in New Jersey. NJ 2-1-1 is aimed at lessening the burden of callers by providing understanding and compassion along with the information that is needed to address the caller's concerns. This confidential service is supported by United Way in partnership with the State of New Jersey - Department of Human Services, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Department of Health and Senior Service, and the Department of Children and Families.

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Web-hgh. com Explains the Benefits of HGH Replacement Therapy

According to web-hgh. com, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) replacement therapy is a new concept that is getting a lot of attention from consumers and from the medical community.

Mount Kisco, NY (PRWEB) September 14, 2005

According to web-hgh. com, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) replacement therapy is a new concept that is getting a lot of attention from consumers and from the medical community. Some medical experts believe that HGH has the ability to combat certain effects of aging, such as an increase in body fat, the loss of lean muscle tissue, sleeping problems, and decreased mental function.

HGH sprays are orally-administered tinctures that contain any number of a combination of vitamins and amino acids designed to increase the body's natural production of Human Growth Hormone. HGH is produced by the pituitary gland, a small structure at the base of the brain. HGH acts on the liver to stimulate the production of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), which is carried in the bloodstream to cells and tissues that use it to maintain the health of old cells and create new ones.

According to web-hgh. com, HGH supplements act in many of the same ways as HGH sprays. HGH supplements come in a capsule, effervescent tablet, or powder form and are usually administered once or twice a day. Like HGH sprays, HGH supplements are formulated to increase the body's natural production of HGH, often resulting in a reduction in body fat and an increase in lean muscle mass as well as other benefits, such as increased alertness, more restful sleep, and increased sex drive and sexual function.

About web-hgh. com

HGH provides detailed information about HGH products, injections and side effects, where to buy HGH, and reviews of best HGH sprays, supplements, vitamins, and more. For more information go to http://www. web-hgh. com (http://www. web-hgh. com) and/or visit its sister site at http://www. e-hyaluronicacid. com (http://www. e-hyaluronicacid. com) for related information.

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Thursday, January 23, 2003

Colorado State University to be Featured on "Green Magazine TV," for their Energy Efficiency

WDCC is proud to announce the addition of Colorado State University as a key feature on "Green Magazine TV." A new television series featuring some of the most energy efficient organizations in the world.

Deerfield Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) September 18, 2009

Worldwide Digital Communications Corp., the producers of Green Magazine TV is a new television series featuring ecology and energy conscious companies and organizations. This series will showcase some of the newest and greenest technologies being utilized and is scheduled to air on the Discovery Channel.

Green Magazine TV is hosted by Tristan Rogers, well known for his work in tv and film, as well as an avid supporter of the environment. For more information on Tristan Rogers please visit his website at http://www. tristanRogers. com (http://www. tristanRogers. com)

For years, the Colorado State University campus has emphasized sustainability in everything from energy efficient lighting to recycling used cooking oil from residence hall cafeterias to make biodiesel fuel, and for the past six years, CSU has been in the top 10 in Recyclemania, the nationwide recycling challenge that more than 5 higher education institutions entered, but the university's sustainability commitment is much more than a campus commitment to light bulbs and recycling. Sustainability is a key component in how the school goes about its land grant mission of teaching, research and service to the community. CSU's recently established School of Global Environmental Sustainability is an umbrella organization that encompasses all environmental education and research at the university.

For more information on "Green Magazine TV," visit http://www. greenmagazinetv. com (http://www. greenmagazinetv. com)

About Worldwide Digital Communications Corp. http://www. wdcc. tv (http://www. wdcc. tv)
Digital Communications Corp. (WDCC) is an independent television production company that produces unique programming for niche markets. Culinary, Current Issues, Healthcare and New Technology are just some of the industries that are included in our line-up. Show's currently in production are "Green Magazine TV, Profiles in Innovation and Health on the Edge."

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Summit Delivers High-Performance Wireless LAN Radio Modules to Vertical Market Devices

Summit’s compact flash and PCMCIA 802.11g Wi-Fi adapters address the hardware, software, and support requirements of application-specific device vendors and their customers. Based on Broadcom® 54g® technology, the Summit modules include key hardware innovations to deliver industry-leading range, battery life, and temperature range. Summit software delivers support for key operating systems, strong security, and easy administration.

Akron, OH (PRWEB) June 15, 2006

Summit Data Communications, Inc. today announced the first family of 802.11g Wi-Fi modules designed specifically for integration into application-specific devices (ASDs) like portable data terminals, bar code scanners, portable printers, medical devices, and industrial equipment. The Summit modules provide the performance, security, and software features required for reliable operation in business-critical ASDs and their environments.

The Summit 10G family of compact flash (CF) and PCMCIA (PC card) adapters provide the range and throughput required in radio-challenging environments such as retail stores, distribution centers, hospitals, factories, and ports. The Summit adapters come with a complete software suite that includes device drivers, integrated security software, and a full-featured application for monitoring and management of all radio and security parameters. Summit provides comprehensive technical and compliance services to ASD vendors to ensure successful integration and ongoing end-customer satisfaction.

Performance and Reliability

Based on Broadcom® 54g® technology, the Summit modules include key hardware innovations that set them apart from mainstream 802.11g products. One hardware innovation is the use of high-performance transmitters and receivers that provide the greatest possible operating range. The modules provide up to 80 milliwatts (mW) of transmit power, which is 40% greater than mainstream radios. This additional power, coupled with industry-leading receiver sensitivity, results in a far more reliable connection than that provided by radios designed for home and office use.

"As Wi-Fi becomes an invaluable tool for retail, healthcare and industrial applications, Broadcom and Summit are developing solutions that meet or exceed customers' performance, range and security requirements -- even in the most challenging environments," said Jeff Baer, senior marketing manager for embedded Wi-Fi from Broadcom's Wireless LAN Business Unit. "Delivering solutions for the exploding ASD market will continue to extend Broadcom's Wi-Fi presence beyond PCs, retail networking gear and other wireless LAN applications."

To allow for operation under the extreme temperatures found in factories, warehouses, freezers, and the outdoors, the Summit modules provide an operating temperature range of -30° to 75° Celsius (-22° to 167° Fahrenheit). With an advanced power circuit, both the SDC-CF10G and PC10G consume just 175 milliamps (mA) of power in receive mode and 10 mA when in idle mode, which is approximately one third less than most 802.11g radios. Summit's modest power consumption provides for increased ASD battery life and full-shift operation.

Security and Manageability

Increasingly, ASDs transmit sensitive information such as inventory data and patient information. To assure the integrity of that information and protect the entire network infrastructure from wireless intrusion, Summit's 10G family provides the highest level of interoperable security available, including support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i). The radios provide hardware acceleration for the encryption algorithms used by WEP, TKIP (WPA), and AES (WPA2). For mutual authentication of client device and network, the Summit products support IEEE 802.1X with pre-shared keys or any of a broad range of Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types. Supported authentication credentials include logon passwords, one-time passwords, and digital certificates.

The software suite for the Summit CF and PC Card modules supports Microsoft Windows CE Version 4.2 and 5.0 as well as Pocket PC 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.0. Support for Windows XP Embedded is planned for Q3 2006, and support for other operating systems is planned for the second half of 2006.

The Summit software suite includes the Summit Client Utility (SCU), a fully integrated management and monitoring utility. With SCU, users and administrators can view and configure all radio parameters, including transmit power and SSID, and all security parameters. SCU supports multiple network profiles to allow for device operation in multiple facilities. To enable applications other than SCU to manage Summit modules, the company provides an application programming interface (API). Summit also provides ASD vendors with a manufacturing utility that allows them to set regulatory parameters such as channel set and maximum transmit power to provide for world-wide compliance across multiple devices.

Price and Availability

List pricing for the SDC-CF10G 802.11g compact flash module is $89, with a list price of $109 for the SDC-PC10G 802.11g PCMCIA module. Both devices are available today in sample quantities with volume quantities available in June 2006. Additional product specifications can be found at www. summitdatacom. com. Availability and volume discount information is available to qualified ASD vendors by emailing sales@summitdatacom. com or calling 866.434.4300 in North America or 330.434.7929.

About Summit

Summit Data Communications, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-performance wireless LAN modules for today’s business-critical ASDs such as portable data terminals, barcode scanners, portable printers, medical devices and industrial automation equipment. Summit devices are optimized for the challenging radio environments in which ASDs operate, including factories, warehouses, ports, hospitals, and retail stores.

Broadcom® and 54g® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2003

Shea Butter: a Moisturizer from All Naturals Cosmetics, Inc., Balances Sensitive Skin

Harvested once a year from the Magnifolia tree nut on the Afrikan Beauty's Shea farm, and shipped to Toronto for manufacturing and distribution, All Natural's products are rich in Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F and K, Calcium, Iron and protein.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 1, 2004

Karen Spence battles highly sensitive skin, is prone to reactions, bruising and scarring. No skin product eased her pain, until she branched out and found All Naturals Cosmetic's Shea butter from the Savannah region's "Tree of Life."

"You name it, I've tried it. I was looking for something that was all natural without chemicals or preservatives. I won't try anything else," says Spence, now an advocate of the cosmetic line.

Without even finishing one bottle each of the All Natural's Shea butter facial wash and the Hand & Body moisturizer, Spence's skin tone was balanced; her bruising and scarring diminished. Now, six months later, she uses most of the products including the All Naturals 100% Pure Shea Butter.

"The whole family can use our Shea Butter and other Shea Butter products in our line. It is a generic kind of product," says Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, All Naturals Cosmetics co-founder, in partnership with her husband, Tim Tunji-Ajayi.

All Naturals also uses black soap, derived from the West African palm trees. Its ingredients and affects are similar to Shea butter, but it cleanses rather than moisturizes. Amazing for acne, eczema and black spots on the skin. Shea butter is even eaten raw and its oil is used for cooking.

All Naturals enriches its product line with additional plant ingredients including cocoa butter, aloe vera and olive, coconut and palm kernal oils. Grapefruit extract is used as a natural preservative. All creams, cleansers and soaps reduce or eliminate skin ailments such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, black/white heads, blemishes, bruises, cuts, even maternity stretch marks.

"Research has found that Shea butter heals by penetrating down from the inside out. All our ingredients compliment each other, build and work well together," says Tunji-Ajayi.

While other prominent cosmetic companies may use Shea butter, All Naturals promotes itself as 'the Shea butter company', claiming to use unbleached, pure and a higher percentage of Shea Butter in all its products.

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Source: http://www. emailwire. com (http://www. emailwire. com).

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Sunday, January 19, 2003

New Online Home Health Service Launched in California to Expand Direct Patient Care Time While Lowering Costs

Today, HealthCare California announces that it is the first home health agency in California to implement an online service that answers the call from national leaders to utilize technology to improve health care. This home health software service equips all HealthCare California nursing and administrative staff with real-time access to information at the point of care, reduces costs, improves efficiency and enhances communication across the continuum of care. Statistics from the National Association of Home Care demonstrate that in-home care costs over 80% less than care provided in hospitals. This technology, provided by Kinnser Software, supports the value and quality provided to patients through home health care.

Fresno, CA (PRWEB) June 16, 2009

Today, HealthCare California announces it is the first home health agency in California to implement an industry leading, online service that answers the call from national leaders to utilize technology to improve health care. The home health software service, Agency Manager™, provides HealthCare California with a suite of online services that equips all nursing and administrative staff with real-time access to information at the point of care, reduces costs, improves efficiency and enhances communication across the continuum of care.

In announcing the new service, Devin S. Nugent, HealthCare California's Chief Operating Officer stated, "With the launch of this initiative, HealthCare California has begun to see dramatic improvements in productivity through the use of point-of-care documentation, as well as a reduction in paperwork, fuel expenses and driving times. Most importantly, our nurses are now able to spend more time on direct patient care and education because they can securely complete their charting online and in less time. For patients, this added care time translates into faster recovery time and return to their normal activities."

According to the National Association of Home Care (NAHC) (http://www. nahc. org/facts/08HC_Stats. pdf), in 2007, over 7.6 million patients utilized home care for an average of 90 days while either recovering from surgeries including cardiac bypass, hip replacement or knee replacement, or for managing complex conditions including congestive heart failure or diabetes. NAHC also reported that, during that same time period, the cost per day for home care was over 80% less expensive than the cost per day of inpatient hospital care.

"The adoption of appropriate technology is a key strategy being advocated by all sides in the current health care reform debate," remarked Joseph H. Hafkenschiel, President of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH). "Home health agencies across the state are well positioned to leverage technology to lower costs while improving patient care."

"Now we just log in to Agency Manager™ and can easily complete all of our documentation online," remarked June Webb, R. N., Director of Patient Care Services, HealthCare California. "Physicians can also log in to complete care plan oversight and digitally sign our charts. It really saves time and improves employee satisfaction."

Agency Manager™ is provided by Kinnser Software, and its Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Hester concluded, "This is a critical time for the home care industry in which we must demonstrate that every dollar spent on home care provides unsurpassed value and quality. Working with HealthCare California, as part of their technology leadership initiative, is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the value and quality of home health to both patients and government leaders."

About HealthCare California
HealthCare California is the central valley's largest Medicare certified home health agency, providing skilled nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapy and social services to homebound patients. Learn more at HealthCare California (http://www. healthcal. com).

About California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH)
CAHSAH, established in 1966, is the leading statewide home care association representing the full spectrum of non-profit and private companies, providing leadership through advocacy, education and information. Learn more at California Association of Health Services at Home (http://www. cahsah. org).

About Kinnser Software, Inc.
Kinnser Software, Inc. is the leading Web-based administrative, point of care, billing and back office home health software solution that delivers clinical and business results for its clients. Hundreds of home health agencies and therapy companies nationwide use Kinnser's SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions every day to increase revenues, decrease costs and improve healthcare collaboration. Learn more at Kinnser Software (http://www. kinnser. com).

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Charity Awards $40 Million In Scholarships And Offers Ill Children And Their Siblings A Home School Program To Support Their Academic Development

Ronald McDonald House Charities and Its Local Chapters Help Children Access Education Resources

Oak Brook, IL (Vocus) October 13, 2010

From awarding $40 million in scholarships to exemplary students, to helping families fulfill the academic development of their ill children and their siblings; the Charity knows education benefits both the children and society. As part of its vision of changing a child’s life, RMHC continues to play an active role in making success possible for future leaders, while helping families preserve a sense of normalcy when they are away from home while their sick or injured child receives treatment.

Experts agree education is one of the most powerful tools for human development. But with education costs spiraling ever higher, a college education is sometimes beyond the financial reach of many outstanding students. A partnership between RMHC and its local Chapters opens the door to higher education for graduating high school seniors who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. The RMHC US Scholarship Program provides financial aid for students who are excellent role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational aspirations. The Charity gives students the option to apply to one of four scholarship programs: RMHC® Scholars, RMHC®/Asia, RMHC®/African-American Future Achievers, and RMHC®/HACER®.

Since 1985, the Charity has identified and invested in future leaders awarding scholarships to more than 20,000 students, such as Luis Durán, 2009 RMHC®/HACER® scholarship recipient. “My dream of becoming an architect and making a difference in my community, it’s becoming a reality… and it’s thanks to a $100,000 RMHC/HACER scholarship,” said Durán. Durán, a sophomore at Arizona State University pursuing a degree in architecture, gives back to his community by volunteering at his church assisting with the breakfast for homeless every Saturday morning. He also volunteers at the Tumbleweed program, an organization that helps homeless high school students with school and gives them a home. “Our education not only helps us advance in our careers, but it emphasizes bettering our communities and being an example for future generations,” said Durán.

The deadline for the 2010/2011 RMHC Scholarship program year is January 28, 2011. Graduating high school seniors may apply online beginning November 12, 2010. Additional information and applications can be downloaded at http://rmhc. org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/.

Also as part of comprehensive resources offered to families, local RMHC Chapters support educational, learning, reading and home school programs in the U. S, and internationally, in Panamá, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Turkey, Philippines, Canada and Australia, benefiting more than 800,000 children every year. Home school programs, like that offered by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Upper Midwest, allow families, who have an extended stay at a Ronald McDonald House while their child is receiving medical treatments, to support their child’s academic development. This is an alternative school, licensed through the Minneapolis Public Schools District and staffed by the Chapter, which helps children keep up with their studies even though they are away from home.

“Fulltime instruction is provided for patients and siblings in grades K-12, allowing children to maintain academic performance while remaining together as a family,” said Meg Katzman, executive director, RMHC of the Upper Midwest. “Together with about 12 students, they not only avoid falling behind in school but actually receive more individualized instruction.” Classes follow the normal school year, and are scheduled from 9:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. In addition to following the state curriculum, these students also have access to music therapy, art therapy and movement classes. “We tried to put to together our own plan, getting an apartment, home-schooling the girls,” says Mary Krupski, a parent who stayed at the Ronald McDonald House of Upper Midwest. “Then we visited the Ronald McDonald House and it was clear that they knew so much more about the path we were about to take. They knew what we needed before we needed it.”

Education is a powerful and fundamental factor for human growth and economic sustainability. If given the opportunity to learn, people are more empowered to better themselves, their families and their communities. Ronald McDonald House Charities strives to be part of the change and part of the solution in improving the lives of children and their families by providing stability and vital resources, like education, so they can keep their child healthy and happy.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Through its global network of local Chapters in 52 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room® and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-supported programs provide a bridge to quality health care and give children and families the time they need together to heal faster and cope better. For more information, http://www. rmhc. org/or follow us on Twitter (@RMHC) and Facebook (Facebook. com/RMHC Global).

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Saturday, January 18, 2003

URAC Reveals Distinguished Judges’ Panel for 2009 Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards

Awards will recognize best practices in consumer decision-making and consumer health improvement across the health care management spectrum.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 11, 2008

URAC announced that more than thirty of the nation’s foremost thought leaders in health care management will judge entries for its 2009 Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards. The Best Practices awards recognize innovative and proven programs from health information/decision support, health management, health plans, health networks, pharmacy quality management and workers’ compensation companies.

URAC’s Best Practices Awards were created to extend the organization’s educational mission by shining a spotlight on proven best practices within the health care management industry. The top programs will be designated URAC Best Practices award winners and will be honored during the 2009 Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Conference & Exhibit, April 1-2, 2009 in Orlando.

“Last year we inaugurated the Best Practices Awards and Conference to tap into and share the innovative practices that are transforming health care management,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC’s president and chief executive officer. “Our judges’ panel will again be representative of the best and the most widely recognized experts in program evaluation, care coordination, health information technology, employer and purchaser decision making and patient safety.”

Chairing the panel is epidemiologist Thomas W. Wilson, Ph. D, DrPH, Trajectory HealthCare, LLC. Other eminent panelists include:
Patricia Adams, vice president of business operations & external affairs, National Pharmaceutical Council; Jeanne Boling, MSN, consultant and former president, Case Management Society of America; Helen Burstin, MD, MPH, senior vice president for performance measures, National Quality Forum; William Braithwaite, MD, Ph. D, FACMI, health information policy consultant and HIPAA authority; Judith A. Cahill, executive director, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy; Connie Commander, RN-BC, BS, CCM, owner and president of Commander Premier Consulting Corp.; Dee W. Edington, Ph. D, director of the University of Michigan Health Management Research Center and professor of movement science; Mark Frisse, MD, MBA, MSc, professor of biomedical informatics at Vanderbilt University and director of regional informatics programs, Vanderbilt Center for Better Health; Dawn Geren, healthcare manager, UPS; Jack Hoadley, Ph. D, research professor, Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University; Peter R. Kongstvedt, MD, FACP, independent advisory professional, P. R. Kongstvedt Company, LLC; H. Stephen Lieber, CAE, president and CEO, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society; Edison A. Machado, Jr., MD, MBA, medical director and programs manager, Bridges to Excellence; Mary Madison, MPA, vice president and director, Foundation on Research and Education/AHIMA; Mary Meeker, benefits specialist, American Foundation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Tracey Moorhead, president and CEO, DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance; David B. Nash, MD, MBA, professor and chairman of the Department of Health Policy, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; Susan V. Penfield, vice president, Booz Allen Hamilton; Laurel Pickering, MPH, executive director, New York Business Group on Health; Michael Pine, MD, president and founder, Michael Pine and Associates; Bob Queyrouze, CCP, CEBS, SPHR, internal human resources consultant, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, senior vice president and chief medical officer, Universal American Corporation; Joshua Seidman, Ph. D, president, Center for Information Therapy; Bruce Sherman, MD, director, health and productivity initiatives, Employers Health Purchasing Corporation of Ohio; Michael J. Thompson, FSA, MAAA, principal, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC; Deborah Unger, RN, clinical director, State Employees’ Insurance Board; Dennis White, senior vice president, value-based purchasing, National Business Coalition on Health; Susan K. Willette, national practice leader for Health and Productivity Management, Mercer Health & Benefits. Christine G. Williams, M. Ed, director for strategic partnerships, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

The deadline for entries to this awards competition is Sept. 15, 2008, and entry is not limited to URAC-accredited organizations. The Call for Entries is available at http://www. urac. org/bestpractices (http://www. urac. org/bestpractices).

About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and education programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit www. urac. org.

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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Friday, January 17, 2003

Too Young for a Face Lift on Long Island?

For most women and men in their 30s, a face lift seems an "extreme" way to correct early signs of aging, but new "mini" face lift procedures are rapidly gaining ground with patients who want thorough correction for common signs of premature aging.

Huntington, NY (PRWEB) November 26, 2009

In the past, women and men in their 30s may have shied away from surgical face lifts as "too extreme" for their needs, but the recent upswing in minimally invasive procedures is sparking a new trend in surgical procedures for a much younger age bracket. Dr. James Romanelli (http://www. jrcs. com (http://www. jrcs. com)), a board-certified plastic surgeon offering a range of face lift options for Long Island patients, explains the attraction of "mini lift" procedures.

"The upside of a mini lift procedure is that it can create substantial change without going overboard," he explains. "Women and men in their 30s and early 40s are definitely concerned with wrinkles and fine lines, but they want a solution that provides long-lasting improvement while keeping the changes subtle and natural."

While a traditional or "full" facelift involves adjustments to facial and neck muscles, skin, and fatty tissue, the mini lift uses smaller incisions and focuses on a select few problem areas. Older patients with more extensive wrinkles and facial folds are still better off choosing a full facelift on Long Island, but for younger women and men the "mini" procedure can be ideal.

"When people in their 30s are seeing noticeable signs of aging early on, it's because of a combination of highly individual factors like stress levels, health and beauty habits, and heredity," he explains. "A mini face lift can address the early signs in a very customized way."

Dr. Romanelli says that achieving significant results with a speedy recovery is a big part of the attraction of mini lifts and other focused procedures like eyelid surgery on Long Island, as many patients frustrated with the limitations of facial creams turn to these procedures as a more thorough and reliable alternative.

"Medically speaking, there's just no way a cream or topical treatment can get you the results of a genuine surgical face lift, and patients today recognize that," adds Dr. Romanelli. "Skin care is important for maintaining your results in the long term, but for sagginess and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth caused by repeated muscle movement, it's just not enough."

Younger patients also have many non-surgical options to choose from, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, chemical peels, and laser treatments. However, patients have to keep in mind that there is no "magic" combination of treatments that will produce great results in every case.

"Obviously, every patient wants a minimal-downtime procedure with great results - and for the right patient the mini face lift can definitely do that - but you have to choose a qualified doctor who can provide the right combination," he says. "A talented and trustworthy surgeon has a much better chance of giving you the kind of rejuvenation you want."

Dr. James Romanelli (http://www. jrcs. com (http://www. jrcs. com)) is a board-certified plastic surgeon focusing on body, facial, and breast enhancement procedures. After earning his medical degree from SUNY Downstate, Dr. Romanelli received eight years of post-graduate specialty training in specialties including general surgery, plastic surgery, and hand surgery. Dr. Romanelli has received numerous awards and professional appointments in recognition of his surgical skill and results, and he currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at Huntington Hospital, in addition to providing a full range of procedures from his cosmetic surgery office.

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Thursday, January 16, 2003

Mini Storage Businesses Earn Big Pay Off for Young Investors

Young entrepreneurs are seeing healthy profits in self storage due to easy start up, minimal maintenance requirements, and low failure rates.

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) February 7, 2007

Young entrepreneurs are seeing healthy profits in self storage (http://www. gosteelgo. com/ChoosingSteelBuildingSupplier. htm) due to easy start up, minimal maintenance requirements, and low failure rates.

Utilizing durable, manufactured steel buildings (http://www. gosteelgo. com/ChoosingSteelBuildingSupplier. htm), mini storage units cost less to build than traditional real-estate investments. Without the appliances, plumbing, and other details associated with multi-family dwellings, and retail or office spaces, management costs are low.

One of the most appealing incentives for young investors is the low failure rate of self storage businesses, about 8 percent compared to 53 or 63 percent failure rates in typical real-estate ventures.

Michael McGahee, owner of Discount Storage in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, was a lot like most young investors when he got into the self storage business (http://www. gosteelgo. com/ChoosingSteelBuildingSupplier. htm). "I am the largest storage provider in North East Texas," said Michael. "When I started in 1998 with no experience or knowledge of metal buildings, American Steel Buildings was and still is a great partner to have."

Investors across the country and from many different backgrounds are finding success in the self storage business. Any area where consumers are accumulating new things or relocating, such as developing cities or areas populated with military personnel, there is a high demand for mini storage buildings (http://www. gosteelgo. com/ChoosingSteelBuildingSupplier. htm). Investors include:

Baby Boomers seeking retirement careers Farmers who find their land surrounded by growing suburbs Stock investors who are interested in diversifying Small business owners looking to capitalize on vacant land

"The self-storage industry's future is very bright and it will continue to mature along with the demand for its use," said Dean Brown, president of American Steel Buildings, Inc., a steel mini storage building distributor (http://www. gosteelgo. com/ChoosingSteelBuildingSupplier. htm) with twenty years experience, "The advantages for investing in self-storage and mini-storage are numerous and will continue to bring profits to investors young and old."

Visit www. gosteelgo. com to learn more about investing in a self-storage business or to receive American Steel Building's free newsletter. You can also call 1-800-400-5121 to speak with an American Steel Building representative about planning a self-storage or climate controlled storage site.

About American Steel Buildings Inc.

American Steel Buildings has designed and distributed quality pre-engineered commercial steel buildings (http://www. gosteelgo. com/ChoosingSteelBuildingSupplier. htm) since the 1980s. They build a wide variety of structures, such as mini storage/self storage buildings, retail spaces, offices, warehouses, churches, and agricultural buildings, while complying with all local codes. American Steel Buildings Inc. has received numerous awards from the Better Business Bureau, Nucor Steel, Spirco Manufacturing, and others.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Estes Audiology Expands to Boerne in Association with Jim Atkins, M. D

Estes Audiology Expands to Boerne in Association with Jim Atkins, M. D.

Hearing Healthcare Clinic in Boerne Represents the Fourth Location in Central Texas for Estes Audiology

New Braunfels, Texas (Vocus) February 20, 2010

Estes Audiology (www. HearLifeAgain. com]), a professional hearing healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives of the hearing impaired and their families, announced today that it is opening a fourth hearing healthcare center in Central Texas. The new center will be located in Boerne, Texas. Estes Audiology will be collaborating with Dr. Jim Atkins, an ear, nose and throat doctor who has been practicing in Boerne since 2001. To assist Dr. Atkins, Estes Audiology will evaluate, rehabilitate, and offer solutions to patients for hearing loss and prevention. If required by the treatment plan, Estes Audiology will then provide high tech, advanced hearing loss and prevention technology such as digital hearing aids, assisted listening devices and custom ear plugs.

“I am particularly excited about this new location in Boerne due to our association with Dr. Atkins. His attention to patient care and focus is the right approach to improved hearing health care which makes our collaboration a great asset to every patient and their family when dealing with the frustration of hearing loss,” commented Dr. Soriya Estes, founder, owner and president of Estes Audiology. “Having a location in Boerne allows us to not only offer premium hearing healthcare to the Boerne community but it will also provide a convenient location for veterans located in San Antonio as we are healthcare providers of the Veterans Administration in San Antonio.”

“What impressed me with Estes Audiology was the level of professionalism and services offered by its audiologists,” stated Dr. Atkins, an ENT that specializes in sinus and allergy treatments with offices in both Boerne and San Antonio. “Estes Audiology understands its patients and does everything possible to treat them for hearing deficits. I am proud to be associated with such a clinic and I am excited to offer their services to my patients.”

Estes Audiology in Boerne represents the fourth location for this professional healthcare provider. Estes Audiology was founded in 2005, and the reception to quality hearing healthcare services by certified audiologists has been positive as there was often a lack of focused, hearing healthcare for those facing hearing loss or those predisposed to hearing loss due to occupational hazards or to exposure to loud noises.

About Estes Audiology

Estes Audiology is the premier hearing healthcare provider in Central Texas. Founded on the philosophy that all patients should receive superior hearing healthcare, the audiologists at Estes Audiology evaluate, manage, and treat audiologic disorders in more than 2500 patients throughout Central Texas. Estes Audiology currently has four clinics located in New Braunfels, Kyle, Georgetown (Legacy Hills Hearing Centers), and Boerne. The audiologists at Estes Audiology are devoted to treating individuals who have experienced hearing loss or are predisposed to hearing loss due to occupational hazards. Unlike some of its competitors, Estes Audiology is a recognized professional healthcare provider that is certified by Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veteran’s Administration. Due to the quality of its service and standards of excellence, Estes Audiology’s clinics are used as training facilities for University of Texas – Austin doctoral audiology students.

By putting its patients first, providing the most qualified audiologists and clinicians, using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, and using the most advanced hearing devices and comprehensive solutions, Estes Audiology has become the hearing healthcare provider of choice in Central Texas. To take Estes Audiology’s online hearing evaluation plus learn more about Estes Audiology, please visit our website at www. HearLifeAgain. com.

Media Contact:
Vada Dillawn
Dillawn & Clark Public Relations
(512) 241-1945
Vada(at)dillawnclarkPR(dot)com

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Baycare Health Network Contracts with Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. for System Integration Services

Unibased Systems Architecture (USA) received an order from BayCare Health Network for services to link USAÂ’s E-MPI with the QuadraMedÂ® MPIspyTM software. USAÂ’s E-MPI software is a module of USAÂ’s Resource Management System (RMS) enterprise scheduling product.

Unibased Systems Architecture (PRWEB) December 4, 2002 -

Chesterfield MO., November 20, 2002:MPI with the QuadraMedÂ® MPIspyTM software. USAÂ’s E-MPI software is a module of USAÂ’s Resource Management System (RMS) enterprise scheduling product.

USAÂ’s RMS provides high performing patient scheduling functions for quick response call center operations. Registration information must be confirmed and schedules coordinated and placed within less than a minute in order to insure good customer service. Telephone waits are unacceptable, especially for patients requiring medical service. Linking USAÂ’s E-MPI with MPIspyTM ensures both rapid response and data integrity.

Jon Castner, USAÂ’s Vice President for System Integration Services, indicated Â“the linkages between USAÂ’s E-MPI and the QuadraMedÂ® tools not only protects data integrity, but also provides a level of redundancy ensuring better security and privacy. Due to the product similarities, the systems will perform as an integrated solution.Â”

About BayCare Health Network: Recognizing the need to make quality health care convenient and affordable, a group of leading, not-for-profit hospitals in the Tampa Bay area joined forces to form the BayCare Health Network. Founded in 1991 as SunHealth Care Plans-Gulf Coast, Inc. the network expanded in 1995, adding four new owner hospitals and changing its name to BayCare Health Network, Inc. This alliance has created a powerful resource of health care delivery systems that integrate services and promote good health in the most innovative, effective and cost-efficient manner.

BayCare's goal is simple: to provide quality health care at the best possible price. Being a provider-owned network sets us apart from investor-owned organizations. The emphasis is on care: quality care with positive outcomes. BayCare consists of more than 16 major health centers, 700 primary care physicians and 1,800 specialists representing every specialty and sub-specialty known to medicine. Visit the BayCare website at www. baycarehealth. com.

About Unibased Systems Architecture (USA): USA markets Resource Management System (RMS), a family of open, scalable, integrated client/server solutions, designed to meet the needs of multi-facility healthcare providers. RMS schedules patients, caregivers, supplies, equipment, drugs and facilities in a convenient, cost efficient manner. ORMS is an integrated companion product to RMS, meeting the specific requirements of management for a

Surgery suite. These products operate as integrated applications and share the same technical infrastructure. For the third year, the RMS family of products, including ORMS, were recognized as Â‘best productÂ”, and the company as Â“best overallÂ” in its market by KLAS, an independent consulting firm. USAÂ’s A*SET relational database management system (RDBMS) has more than 10,000 installations within the HIT market based upon sales by USA and its VARS. USA products and services are available through direct sales, strategic partners, VARs and system integrators. USA is a private corporation founded in 1986, and is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Visit USA on the web at www. unibased. com.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Attention: Marketing Department

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc.

14323 South Outer 40 Road, Suite 300 South

Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

Phone: 800/489-6069, 314/878-6050

Fax: 314/878-2674

E-mail: marketing@unibased. com

Monday, January 13, 2003

Healthcare Packaging Expands Annual Conference Program and Moves to New Venue in Princeton, NJ

Healthcare Packaging's annual event for packagers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals and biologics boasts more than a name change; customizable content and a new location offer increased relevance for attendees to Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops on May 27 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 22, 2010

Summit Publishing Company's Healthcare Packaging magazine has launched their annual event with changes and enhancements designed to appeal to a new breed of conference-goer. A revised format, a move to Princeton, NJ, and an expanded agenda combine with a sold-out sponsor roster to offer increased educational value for packagers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals and biologics. The former Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum, now Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops (http://www. healthcare-packaging. com/conference), will be held May 27 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton, NJ. Produced by Healthcare Packaging, this event is designed for packaging decision-makers, including packaging engineers, validation and regulation specialists, package designers, security and quality control professionals, packaging sustainability managers and solution providers.

Healthcare Packaging Publisher Jim Chrzan comments on the changes to this year's event. "Our move from Philadelphia to Princeton underscores the educational nature of our conference, and offers additional convenience and affordability for attendees. We're also pleased to incorporate medical device packaging in this year's program. Topics such as sustainability, package design, compliance, FDA regulations, validation, and counterfeiting are critical issues, whether you are packaging pharmaceuticals or medical devices, so this was a logical content expansion. These changes, plus the addition of over a dozen afternoon breakout workshops, will appeal to today's professionals, who have limited time and resources. Our new format will deliver an efficient, affordable day, filled with relevant content and great networking opportunities."

Keynoting this year's general session will be Pfizer's Director of Global Packaging Technology, Geoffrey Glauser, who will speak on biopharmaceuticals, the cold chain and the regulatory environment. A representative from Watson Pharmaceuticals and other experts will discuss medical device packaging, compliance, transitioning from prescription to OTC markets, the FDA under Obama, and more. Afternoon breakout workshops will enable attendees to choose topics based on their needs. Workshops will address innovations in materials, sustainability, label printing, sorbent technology, aseptic packaging, automation, and more. Registration is now open at http://www. healthcare-packaging. com/conference.

About Summit Publishing Company
Chicago-based Summit Publishing Company is an integrated media publisher offering business information for packaging professionals. Print magazines include flagship monthly Packaging World, Healthcare Packaging (http://www. healthcare-packaging. com), Packaging World's PACK EXPO Showcase; Contract Packaging and Shelf Impact!; Summit also owns GreenerPackage. com Web resource for sustainable packagers. In addition to newsletters, Summit produces Webcasts and a variety of conferences for packaging professionals.

For more information:

Susan DaMario, Director of Marketing
Summit Publishing Company | Summit Media LLC
Phone 312-222-1010

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Sunday, January 12, 2003

Movistar Brings Huawei’s Pulse, The First Android-Driven Phone, to Ecuador

Based on free software, which allows users to create and download thousands of applications, the Huawei Pulse works with the Google-developed OS for mobile

Guayaquil, Ecuador (PRWEB) June 26, 2010

Android, the Google’s operative system for mobile devices, arrives to Ecuador with Movistar and Huawei, via the Pulse, a new concept in mobile devices.

This innovative smartphone, considered one of the world’s best phones in the Mobile World Congress 2010, is especially configured for a variety of audiences from executives and students to geeks and social media lovers.

In order to enjoy the Pulse’s full potential, the key is having a Google GMail account to provide automatic access to YouTube, Google Talk, Google Calendar, Google Search and Google Maps. Additionally, its structure is based on free software, which allows users to create and download thousands of applications such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, waze and others.

Movistar offers its customers the Pulse for $299 plus tax within the Multicolor 30 Plan that includes 390 minutes across all networks and 40 SMSes. The device’s value can be paid for in up to 24 months with our customers’ preferred credit card. In addition, users can navigate on the Internet, using a plan from $14.99 a month that includes 60 MB.

In every Pulse, Movistar also provides the free Guiame and waze applications preloaded. They are useful geolocalization and GPS navigation applications, respectively. Waze, powered by Location World, is a free mobile application that groups local driving communities so that they collaborate to build and update the maps while sharing real-time road information including traffic jams, accidents, hazards, etc. The waze application for the Pulse offers the users turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic reports and up to the minute traffic information.

Guiame is another tool that provides different points of interest on an Ecuadorian map, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, retail stores and Movistar’s support and sales centers, among others places.

Pulse’s features include:
GPS receiver 3.2 megapixels camera, with auto-focus and video 256 MB memory, expandible with microSD cards Bluetooth Multimedia support Long-life Battery 3.5 inch (329 x 480 pixels) touch screen, similar to the iPhone. Wifi with 3G connectivity, allowing users to navigate at very high speed

About Huawei

Huawei, a Chinese company known as the world’s second provider of telecom devices, affiliated with Google’s Open Handset Alliance in 2008 to begin the development of a phone with Google Android OS. Today, Huawei has a presence in 13 countries in Latin America.

About Telefonica in Ecuador

We at Movistar ease the communication of 4 million Ecuadorians with innovative services based on information and communication technologies. As the only telecom operator in Ecuador that has an Integrated Management System and certification in three areas: ecology; occupational security and health; and processes quality, we focus our management on generating value for our customers, workers, shareholders, and society as a whole, equally: Through the Telefonica Foundation, and its child work eradication program called Proniño, 26,000 children and teens have come back to school.

About Waze

Waze is a free mobile navigation application that allows drivers to build and use live maps, real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation to improve their daily commute. Waze also has a social element that gives drivers the ability to actively update one other on traffic, police traps, construction, speed cams and more - and because it's 100% user-generated, the more people who use Waze, the better (and more fun) it gets!

Waze is available on the Apple AppStore and the Android Market Place and can be downloaded from the waze web site for Symbian, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices. To learn more about waze online, visit www. waze. com or @waze on Twitter.

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Friday, January 10, 2003

New Electronic Medical Transcription Company Website Arrives

EMedDox, the Arkansas-based electronic medical transcription and document management software provider, is launching a new website. The website showcases the company's basic and advanced transcription services, plus its in-depth understanding of EMR-integrated services Also featured are an email newsletter sign-up, case studies, white papers, educational resources, and video testimonials.

Little Rock, AR (PRWEB) March 18, 2009

The electronic medical transcription services and document management software provider eMedDox (formerly Health Data Services, LLC) is launching a new website this month, www. emedicaldocuments. com. eMedDox is now ready to enter the World Wide Web to provide its trusted medical transcription services and electronic management of medical documents.

The new website connects healthcare providers to the enhanced efficiency, verifiable billings, easy access, and flexibility that come with its medical document management system. It also connects providers to secure, HIPAA-compliant, money-saving medical transcription services with a proven track record.

Physicians and hospital administrators interested in EMR news and commentary on the healthcare IT political landscape should visit the eMedDox blog (http://www. emedicaldocuments. com/blog) in addition to the new home site.

Again, eMedDox encourages the medical community to visit its new website and take advantage of its medical transcription services and document management software, along with its case studies, white papers, and educational resources.

About eMedDox:
Since 1998, eMedDox, LLC (http://www. emedicaldocuments. com), (formerly Health Data Services, LLC) of Little Rock, Arkansas, has become a trusted name in providing medical transcription services and document management software. By understanding market trends and technological advances, eMedDox has helped physicians, medical practices, and hospitals increase productivity and lower transcription costs. Potential healthcare providers in need of increased productivity and enhanced patient care from eMedDox can call (877) 350-4778 or (501) 660-6617.

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Thursday, January 9, 2003

Orion Health and Stratus Technologies, Inc. Offer New Choice in High-Availability, Fault-Tolerant Portal Solutions

Healthcare organizations seeking high-end availability for their clinical applications have a new choice with Orion Health and Stratus Technologies, which offer continuously available access to patient data via the Orion Health portal running on Stratus servers.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) September 30, 2008

Stratus Technologies combines proven industry applications with Medical Grade fault-tolerant Stratus® ftServer® systems, layered software, and solution services to deliver field-proven continuous availability solutions. Stratus servers ensure that critical applications like Concerto Physician Portal, http://www. orionhealth. com/concerto/ (http://www. orionhealth. com/concerto/) which holds critical patient data, are always accessible.

Medical Grade ftServer systems offer the healthcare industry 99.999 percent uptime reliability, which in the medical field is critical as record keeping and patient care functions move to electronic formats. The availability of data becomes a critical concern.

"Physicians and healthcare organizations have a unique concern when it comes to accessing electronic data - if critical patient data cannot be accessed when needed, it can lead to devastating consequences including increased patient risk, financial loss, and damage to physician and hospital reputations," said John Lightfoot, Chief Technology Officer, Orion Health North America.

"Orion Health is pleased to find a great technological fit for its Concerto Physician Portal - one that works without additional configuration during deployment and offers customers a simple, easy-to-use solution that is proven to protect against data loss."

"The medical grade ftServer platform has a growing presence on the front lines of healthcare information systems as medical practices computerize their patient care systems," said Alan Gilbert, healthcare practice leader for Stratus Technologies. "Orion Health customers must have the highest levels of data and systems availability possible, and Stratus ftServer systems ensure this."

Stratus Technologies offers three models of continuously available servers: the entry-level ftServer 2510 System; the mid-range ftServer 4410 System, a dedicated business processing application server that is also ideal for space-constrained data centers; and the high-end ftServer 6210 System for transaction-intensive enterprise-class applications. All ftServer systems employ quad-core Intel processor technology, are easy to deploy and manage, and deliver the highest levels of uptime reliability in the industry today

The Orion Health Concerto Physician Portal provides a universal, easy-to-use solution that delivers accurate patient information and results where and when clinical staff needs it to increase diagnostic accuracy, improve patient safety and reduce costs. Data integrated and viewed can include up-to-date lab results, treatment and medications orders, and clinical notes, all enabling physicians to deliver the highest quality of care possible, responding quickly and efficiently. This can eliminate unnecessary tests and procedures, reducing costs and streamlining patient care from admission through to follow up.

About Stratus Technologies
Stratus Technologies focuses exclusively on helping its customers keep critical business operations online without interruption. Business continuity requires resiliency and superior availability throughout the IT infrastructure, including virtual environments. Stratus delivers a range of solutions that includes software-based high availability, fault-tolerant servers, availability consulting and assessment, and remote systems management services. Based on its 28 years of expertise in product and services technology for total availability, Stratus is a trusted solutions provider to customers in manufacturing, health care, financial services, public safety, transportation & logistics, and other industries. For more information, visit http://www. stratus. com (http://www. stratus. com).

About Orion Health
Orion Health's easy-to-use solutions and applications improve patient care and clinical decision making by providing integrated health data in a single, unified view. By enhancing existing healthcare information systems, Orion Health's Rhapsody integration engine, Concerto physician portal, and workflow solutions provide healthcare workers with easy access to patient data and trends, and reduce errors and omissions by streamlining information transfer.

Worldwide, Orion Health is implementing health information communities involving over 35 million patients with tens of thousands of active users including Maine's HealthInfoNet and the Vermont Health Information Exchange. Orion Health's partners include leading health system integrators and IT vendors such as Accenture, IBM, Oracle Corporation, Sierra Systems and others. Orion Health has more than 1,000 clients around the world, including Lahey Clinic, New York State Department of Health, UCLA Medical Center, and U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More information can be found at http://www. orionhealth. com (http://www. orionhealth. com).

For More information:
Tamarie Johnson
Tamariej @ tntcommunication. com
503-345-9257

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Tuesday, January 7, 2003

CRUISE LINES TO SET NEW MANDATORY SAFETY AND ENVIRONMETNAL STANDARDS

(PRWEB) February 10, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Molly McPherson 703-522-8463

Arlington, VA (February 5, 2001) Â– The International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) announced today its members have unanimously agreed to set mandatory policies for cruise ship passenger and crew safety, security, environment, operational procedures, health safety, and sanitation. These new policies mark the first time an association of international maritime operators has adopted mandatory standards on such a wide-ranging set of topics. Adherence to the policies now will be required for continuation of membership in the association.

Â“This major step for the cruise line industry establishes standards in areas that go above and beyond both U. S. and international requirements,Â” said Michael Crye, ICCL president. Â“Since 1980, more than 60 million passengers have safely traveled on cruise lines. The industry wants to ensure that this excellent and enviable safety record continues.Â”

Existing U. S. and international regulations require compliance on a broad range of safety, environmental and health issues. These regulatory regimes however, differ in some respects. The new ICCL mandatory standards will meet or exceed U. S. or international standards in those areas addressed. For example, existing regulations require cruise ships to have smoke detectors sounding only on the bridge. New mandatory industry standards will require each ICCL member vessel to have smoke alarms that sound in all passenger and crew state rooms and adjacent corridors as well as on the bridge.

Â“Mandatory standards are another proactive step in maintaining the cruise industryÂ’s position as the safest and most environmentally friendly form of maritime transportation available,Â” said ICCL Chairman, Richard Fain. Â“We take our commitment to our passengers and the environment very seriously.Â”

For most of the existing guidelines, each member line will integrate these industry standards into its Safety Management System (SMS), which will ensure compliance through internal audits and external audits conducted by independent third-party auditors. These audits are part of the SMS, which is mandated by the International Safety Management (ISM) code. The ISM Code is a requirement that became applicable to internationally operating passenger ships in 1998.

Examples of current ICCL policy guidelines, which will become mandatory industry standards as a result of this decision, include the following areas:

Â·Safety (i. e. Lifejackets, Helicopter pick-up area, Infant Personal Flotation Devices)

Â·Locally-Sounding Fire Alarms

Â·Security (i. e. Zero Tolerance for Crime, Passenger Safety)

Â·Environment (i. e. Waste Management Practices and Procedures)

Â·Medical (i. e. Facilities, Equipment, and Staff Qualifications)

Each of the existing guidelines will be reviewed within an ICCL working group and updated as necessary. When appropriate, the guideline will then become a mandatory industry standard. Compliance with the standard will become a condition of membership in ICCL.

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ICCL is a cruise industry trade association that represents the interests of 16 passenger cruise lines in the North American cruise market and more than 65 cruise industry suppliers. ICCL member lines operate 95 vessels that call upon major ports in the United States and abroad. These vessels carry more than six million passengers each year and account for approximately 90% of the North American passenger cruise line industry.

Sunday, January 5, 2003

Tooth Soap&#174; Cleans Up At NaturalNews. com Awards Winning Best Dental Product for 2008

Tooth Soap® Cleans Up At NaturalNews. com Awards Winning Best Dental Product for 2008

Tooth Soap®, the all-natural alternative to toothpaste, brushed away the competition winning NaturalNews. com's coveted Editor's Choice Award.

Oregon City, OR (PRWEB) June 12, 2008

Tooth Soap®, the all-natural alternative to traditional toothpaste won the highly-respected Editor's Choice Award from The NaturalNews. com Network, a non-profit collection of public education websites covering topics that empower people to make positive changes in their health, environment and consumer choices.

The 2008 award-winning Tooth Soap®, which comes in a variety of flavors -- including citrus, peppermint and chocolate -- is based in Oregon City, Oregon and is the brainchild of entrepreneur Karen Adler who developed the easy to use liquid soap as a way to get her own kids to brush.

Adler, who describes the Tooth Soap® experience as "a power wash for your teeth" created the company in 2003 and says winning the coveted award is "Fantastic! It's a pleasure to see Tooth Soap® honored in this way, especially by NaturalNews. com as they are such a cutting edge and reliable information source for health and wellness."

Adler adds that Tooth Soap® has always been a winner because it's the natural alternative to toothpaste. "Tooth Soap® cleans teeth and gums perfectly, removing oils and other contaminants from the teeth, unlike conventional tooth cleansing products that can coat the teeth with sticky residue. Most importantly, teeth brushed with Tooth Soap® facilitate re-mineralization from nutrients in saliva."

Adler's mission for cleaning teeth using natural soap starts with all-natural ingredients like organic extra virgin olive oil and wild-crafted essential oil among others, and it's her obvious passion. "Research demonstrates that pure soap is the best product one can use to improve and maintain optimum dental health. Unlike pure soap, currently available oral care products contain chemicals such as fluoride, added sticky glycerin, dyes and artificial flavors and sweeteners that can turn some consumers off," Alder said. And with the ever-growing Green movement and the ongoing search for products that are non-toxic and chemical free, Tooth Soap® fits the bill perfectly because most of its ingredients are ones you'd find in your own kitchen.

Tooth Soap® was the subject of an article written by the Columbia News Service, a news provider for the New York Times, citing its growing number of loyal customers and its eleven yummy flavors.

Adler can be heard on radio programs, such as BigMediaUSA's program, "WHATever" with host, Hollywood correspondent Gayl Murphy and the "Health Ranger Show" with Mike Adams.

For more information about Tooth Soap® and Tooth Soap® products visit www. ToothSoap. com

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Philadelphia Area Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Bruce Wilderman of Doylestown, PA, Offers Free Teeth Whitening to Celebrate Red Cross Month

Philadelphia Area Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Bruce Wilderman of Doylestown, PA, Offers Free Teeth Whitening to Celebrate Red Cross Month.

In Celebration of Red Cross Month and the Red Cross Walk on April 21, 2007, Artistic Expressions Dentistry and Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bruce Wilderman D. D.S. will be hosting a Free Teeth Whitening event during the months of March and April to benefit the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross. Spring is a great time to get a get a whiter, brighter smile, and with this event, participants can help a great cause at the same time.

Doylestown, PA (PRWEB) March 14, 2007

The event will be held at Artistic Expressions Dentistry, located at 400 East Swamp Rd. in Doylestown, PA. For a contribution to the American Red Cross of $200 or more, Dr. Wilderman will do an exam, take impressions of your teeth, make teeth whitening trays and dispense whitening products such as ZOOM! and other whitening brands. "Most people will get 7-12 shades whiter teeth in as little as 2-3 weeks," said Dr. Wilderman. This free teeth whitening event is the brainchild of Bucks County Red Cross Board members Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Wilderman as a way of bringing attention to the need for local disaster relief funds. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross responds to an average of three local disasters every day "We're pleased that Dr. Wilderman is joining us in celebrating The Red Cross Walk", said Tom Foley, CEO of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter. "Artistic Expressions Dentistry defines corporate leadership by caring for its community and encouraging patients to make a difference in the lives of disaster victims." Last year, the support of benefactors like Dr. and Mrs. Wilderman made it possible for the Red Cross to respond to 876 disasters in Southeastern Pennsylvania, providing relief services for local families, including more than 5730 people. The Red Cross also collected 175,000 pints of blood through 67,406 hours of volunteer time. Anyone interested in the free teeth whitening event should contact Artistic Expressions Dentistry at (215) 340-1199 to make an appointment. Availability will be limited to the first 25 callers.

About Artistic Expressions Dentistry and Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Bruce Wilderman, D. D.S. A full-service Cosmetic and general dental practice, Artistic Expressions and Dr. Wilderman are passionate about creating beautiful, healthy smiles for people who thought they would never smile with confidence again. They provide national-caliber cosmetic dentistry including ZOOM! and BriteSmile one hour teeth whitening, DaVinci porcelain veneers, cosmetic crowns and complete Smile Makeovers. Dr. Wilderman and his staff also specialize in treating patients with dental anxieties and phobias. Through their compassion and expertise, they have helped treat thousands of anxious and phobic patients over the years. Artistic Expressions is located at the corners of Routes 202 and 313 in Doylestown, PA. Please call (215) 340-1199 or go to www. DoylestownDental. com for more information.

About The Red Cross Walk in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on April 21, 2007. The Red Cross Walk is a 6.2 mile fun walk in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia to raise funds for the emergency services that our local American Red Cross chapter provides. Chairman Pat Croce will lead walkers through the Horticultural Center gardens and past the Japanese Tea House.

The Walk is an energizing community event with fundraising prizes, family entertainment, food, and even a Top Dog contest for your family dog.

Questions? Contact the Red Cross at walk @ redcross-philly. org.

To support Dr. Wilderman's Walk and the Philadelphia Area Red Cross, visit his Team home page at http://american. redcross. org/site/TR? pg=team&fr_id=1030&team_id=1076 (http://american. redcross. org/site/TR? pg=team&fr_id=1030&team_id=1076)

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WU's Olin and Brown Schools Offer New MBA/MPH Dual Degree

MBA/MPH to meet growing demands of health-care industry

Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) October 1, 2010

A new dual master's degree program in business administration and public health (MBA/MPH) is being offered to meet the growing demand for business-savvy, public policy-minded health-care managers, announced officials from the Olin Business School and the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

The two schools will administer the program that offers students a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to understanding and managing the complex challenges in the health-care industry.

“The time is right for this degree,” says Timothy D. McBride, PhD, professor and associate dean for public health at the Brown School. “Implementing national health reform will be a key priority for many years.”

“Now more than ever, all sectors of the health care industry need to understand how these reforms affect the delivery and financing of medical care,” McBride says. “A joint degree in public health and business offers students a rich understanding of business, economics and policy and gives them the tools needed to help implement health reform now and into the future.”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U. S. health-care industry will generate more than three million jobs this decade. In addition to doctors and nurses, well-trained managers whose expertise bridges the worlds of business and health care are vital in the new era of health-care reform.

Graduates with the dual MBA/MPH degree will have the interdisciplinary functional and critical-thinking skill set needed for distinctive impact and long-run leadership in hospitals and pharmaceutical firms, health-care consulting, policy think tanks, public administration and other management roles across the health-care industry spectrum.

WUSTL’s MBA/MPH program will combine the foundational courses of graduate-level business and public health degrees with a total of 87 course hours and require two-and-one-half to three years to complete.

Applicants must be accepted into the existing MBA and MPH programs and must apply for the dual degree before the end of their first year of study in either graduate program.

“Washington University has a longstanding tradition of offering timely, uniquely collaborative dual-degree programs at the graduate level,” says Joe Fox, associate dean and director of MBA programs.

“The MBA/MPH degree is a direct response to the needs of the health-care industry which accounts for a huge fraction of our economy and is the subject of continuous policy and implementation debate,” Fox says. “It is a critical subject matter for future business leaders in the U. S. and around the world.”

WUSTL’s highly ranked Schools of Medicine, Social Work and Business will provide a unique set of resources to students in the new MBA/MPH program, which is destined to set its graduates apart with unparalleled advantages to succeed in the health-care sector.

About Olin Business School
Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is an institution of leaders: distinguished business faculty... exhilarated, brilliant students... and successful, energized alumni. Our 12 business degree and nondegree programs emphasize rigorously analytical, critical-thinking skills; applied learning; global competence; and communication and collaboration skills -- advancing today's business world and tomorrow's global leaders. Learn more about Olin Business School on the Web at:

Web site: http://www. olin. wustl. edu/Pages/default. aspx
Facebook: http://www. facebook. com/OlinBusinessSchool
YouTube: http://www. youtube. com/user/OlinBusinessSchool

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Thursday, January 2, 2003

Beauty Is Skin Deep With InstantPeel ... A Revolutionary Way To Remove Dead Skin Cells In Minutes!

Beauty Is Skin Deep With InstantPeel... A Revolutionary Way To Remove Dead Skin Cells In Minutes!

Tarrytown, NY (PRWEB) August 5, 2004

Do you want to look younger and have more vibrant healthy looking skin? Are you concerned with the dull and lifeless appearance that your skin portrays? Do you want something that is effective but will not cost an Â“arm and a legÂ” and take months to work? If you answered Â“YESÂ” to any of these questions, then InstantPeel is for you!

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About Earthen Inc.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2003

There Oughta Be A Law: NY Poised to Lead U. S. in Fight to Stop Workplace Bullying

Years of tirelessly walking up and down the long winding halls of Albany's state capitol may finally pay off for victims of severe psychological harassment who are lobbying for the right to sue their abusive employers. Their stories and others are featured in the online documentary, NoJobIsWorthThis. com

Albany, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2010

New York’s State Senate recently passed landmark legislation that steps up the fight against bully bosses. But, traumatized workers won’t find relief until the Assembly side of the state legislature passes its own version and the Governor signs off. Not an easy task.

This struggle is part of a national effort by the Workplace Bullying Institute's Legislative Campaign and makes up the heart of the online documentary, THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW: NoJobIsWorthThis. com produced by award-winning filmmaker Beverly Peterson.

Mike Schlicht and Tom Witt, State Coordinators of New York Healthy Workplace Advocates, have spearheaded and led the Albany effort for several years and the sudden swift movement by the State Senate took them by surprise. They call it "a hopeful sign that during this age of bitter political partisanship, senators from both sides of the aisle had the humanity and good sense to recognize that psychologically safe workplaces benefit us all."

Also highlighted on Peterson's website is a tragic story from Wisconsin. Barely 31 years old, Jodie left behind 2 young children, a loving husband and devastated relatives and friends. Lisa and her family struggle to understand why her sister's supervisor "kept badgering her and backing her into a corner...my sister just felt helpless." Along with the videos, the site offers visitors a chance to post their own stories, as well as links to resources, articles, and research studies. In June, Peterson travels to Cardiff, Wales to present her work at the 7th International Conference on Workplace Bullying & Harassment.

State Senator Thomas Morahan, the bill's Senate sponsor, is not seeking re-election and his office says they hope there's enough pressure to speed the bill through the Assembly before the end of this session. Schlicht says he feels confident about a vote since the advocates are "just two sponsors short of having one third of the Assembly signed onto their version of the bill." But before that can happen, it still has to make it out of the Labor Committee where it's been stuck since last year. The Wall Street Journal reports that the committee's chair, Susan John, feels it may drive business out of the state. And, what the Governor will ultimately do is up in the air. This time last year, he cited budgetary constraints and vetoed a bill to study how to legislate hostile work environments. Had he put his pen on the dotted line the study results would be in place right about now to help guide lawmakers toward a legal solution.

Beverly Peterson's documentaries have been broadcast internationally, and screened at major festivals including; HBO, PBS The Sundance Channel, The Sundance Film Festival, Human Rights Watch, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Walker Art Center, The Warhol Museum, The Kitchen. 71 West Broadway: Ground Zero, New York, NY was selected as part of the memorial presentation at the Library of Congress, which has included it in the national 9/11 film archive. Portions of Invisible Revolution, were featured on ABC’s 20/20, Dateline, and HBO specials on domestic terrorism.

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