health blog: June 2004

Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Village Training Institute Awards Grant To Rolling Readers USA To Initiate Development Infrastructure Project

The Village Training Institute (VTI), a division of Father JoeÂ’s Villages (FJV), has awarded Rolling Readers USA $5735.00 for technology and software purchases designed to organize their donor and volunteer databases.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 25, 2005

Rolling Readers USA, a national nonprofit literacy organization based in San Diego, CA, has served thousands of children and their families by delivering quality literacy programs and books. Rolling Readers is pleased to have been selected as a grant recipient and they look forward to collaborating with VTI during the development of their new data tracking system.

Â“This award is a meaningful and generous example of the Village Training InstituteÂ’s commitment to helping community organizations to be stronger and better through quality guidance and support. We are extremely grateful for this giftÂ” says Dave Andrews, executive director of Rolling Readers USA. Rolling Readers USA was one of only four agencies to receive funding from VTI for this sub-grant award cycle.

VTI, created to expand the depth and breadth of support that FJV provides to other social service agencies, serves as an intermediary organization providing sub-grant awards to faith-based and community organizations through the United States Department of Health and Human Service's Compassion Capital Fund (CCF). Since 2003, VTI has issued 36 sub-award grants to faith-based and community organizations. The total amount awarded to date is $896,866.

About Rolling Readers USA:

Since 1991, Rolling Readers USA has been dedicated to ending the epidemic of illiteracy in the communities where they serve. Their aim is to promote early literacy skills and lifelong reading by providing high-quality books, materials, and volunteer services.

For more information about Rolling Readers USA, visit their website at www. rollingreaders. org.

For information about VTI visit them on the web at www. villagetraininginstitute. org.

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Monday, June 28, 2004

Flexware Innovation Establishes Advisory Board

Flexware Innovation, Inc., a Fishers-based manufacturing services provider, established an Advisory Board in February. The 7 member board, consisting of executives from a variety of industries, is charged with advising the company in strategic business and operational development.

Fishers, IN (PRWEB) October 29, 2004

Â“We selected this group because they share our passion to strengthen manufacturing in Indiana and beyond,Â” explained Scott Whitlock, FlexwareÂ’s founder and CEO. Â“With the rate at which things change in the new economy, you must be surrounded by successful people that help you stay agile and responsive. ThatÂ’s what this team will do.Â”

The Advisory Board consists of the following:

Michael A. Evans

President & CEO

CHORUS, Inc.

Mike Evans brings executive and entrepreneurial experience to the CHORUS team. Before founding CHORUS, Mike was a principal of the Dodson Group, an Indiana-based enterprise that quickly found a place on Inc. MagazineÂ’s list of the nationÂ’s 500 fastest growing privately held companies. Previous professional experience includes strategic human resource assignments with General Motors and Eli Lilly and Company.

In addition to his work at CHORUS, Mike is a member of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Kelly School of Business, Indiana University Purdue University campus.

Mike has received several honors for his successful entrepreneurship, community service, and academic achievements. He was a finalist in both 1994 and 1995 for Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Inc. Magazine and Ernst & Young LLP.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University and is a graduate of the Indiana Entrepreneurship Academy.

Ronald K. Fauquher

Senior Vice President

Ontario Systems, LLC

Mr. Ronald K. Fauquher is the co-founder of Ontario Systems, LLC along with partner Mr. Wilbur R. Davis. The company produces receivables management software and integrated computer telephony systems for nationwide customers in revenue recovery, health care and financial management industries and has grown from the original two employees to one of Indiana's largest software concerns employing over 390 technology professionals in Muncie, Indiana, Berlin, Ohio and Cle Elum, Washington. In 1985, Ontario Systems became affiliated with Ontario Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary. In August, 2003 Mr. Davis and Mr. Fauquher led a leveraged management buyout of Ontario Systems Corporation from Ontario Corporation forming a new independent company named Ontario Systems, LLC.

After serving seventeen years as Ontario Systems chief operating officer Mr. Fauquher moved to Ontario Corporation, then the parent company of Ontario Systems, and served as Senior Vice President with corporate wide management responsibilities including finance, information and technology, human resources, corporate facilities, flight operations, community and government affairs, property management, risk management, new business development and corporate acquisitions. In this capacity, Mr. Fauquher served as an operating officer liaison to Ontario's manufacturing and laboratory subsidiaries serving the semiconductor equipment, medical equipment, oil industry and aviation markets. Over the past four years Mr. Fauquher led five acquisition teams in the United States and United Kingdom acquiring and integrating additional laboratory and manufacturing subsidiaries into the Ontario family of companies.

Mr. Fauquher has served on the board of directors of Ontario Systems Corporation, Sherry Laboratories, Inc., CDS Leopold, Inc., the Ontario Corporation Foundation and was President of Ontario Development Corporation a wholly owned subsidiary of Ontario Corporation. Mr. Fauquher also serves on the board of directors of First Merchants Bank where he serves as Audit Committee Chair.

Today Mr. Fauquher leads the research and development efforts of Ontario Systems, LLC coordinating software development, quality assurance, software distribution and new product development at Ontario Systems Indiana, Ohio and Washington offices. Mr. Fauquher is a member of the Board of Managers of Ontario Systems, LLC.

Before the creation of Ontario Systems Mr. Fauquher held a variety of engineering and technology management positions with General Motors Corporation at Guide Lamp Division in Anderson, Indiana and the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Before co-founding Ontario Systems Mr. Fauquher served as the Corporate Director of General Motors Corporation's Computers in Manufacturing Committee responsible for corporate wide technology applications and corporate wide technology transfer for over 400 General Motors facilities. Mr. Fauquher holds a B. S. degree from Purdue University in Industrial Management (1973) and a M. A. degree from Ball State University in Management (1978).

Don Gentry

Vice Provost for Engagement, Retired

Purdue University

Dr. Don K. Gentry has been a faculty member and administrator at Purdue University for the past twenty one years; serving as the first director of the Purdue Statewide Technology Program, from 1983 to 1987; as Dean of the School of Technology from 1987 to 2001; he was appointed Vice Provost for Engagement for the University in August of 2001 with responsibility for providing leadership for the universityÂ’s outreach and engagement functions including continuing education and conferences, technical assistance, new business development services, educational partnerships, community development and corporate relations. He serves on boards and committees for numerous national, state and local economic development and professional organizations. He has had 40 years of experience in education, economic and workforce development in Indiana. Prior to joining Purdue University, he served as Executive Officer/State Director of Vocational and Technical Education for the Indiana State Board of Vocational and Technical Education for sixteen years. His leadership in technical education and economic development has been recognized at the state and national level. He is a nationally recognized speaker and author in the field of technical education, workforce and economic development.

Dr. Gentry is married, has three grown children (all Purdue graduates) and seven grandchildren. He holds BS and MS degrees from Purdue University, a Doctor of Education Administration degree from Indiana University and an honorary Doctorate from Vincennes University. He holds the honors as a State of Indiana Â“Sagamore of the WabashÂ” and as a Distinguished Hoosier.

Pat Kiely

President

Indiana Manufacturers Association

Pat Kiely joined the Indiana Manufacturers Association as president and CEO in 1991. He came to the IMA after serving as an Indiana state representative from District 36 from 1978 to 1991. During his service, he was chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee from 1982 to 1988, chairman of the State Budget Committee from 1983 to 1985 and from 1987 to 1989, and chairman of the State Tax and Financing Policy Commission in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1990.

A graduate of Ball State University, Mr. Kiely also worked 13 years in the securities and investment banking industry as vice president City Securities Corporation, Indianapolis and as a financial consultant for Thomson McKinnon Securities, New York.

Mr. Kiely is currently a member or board member of the following organizations and/or committees:

American Society of Association Executives

National Association of Manufacturers

National Industrial Council

Conference of State Manufacturers Associations

Interim House Study Committee on International Trade and Labor Issues

Southern Indiana Business Alliance

Project Â“EÂ” Board of Directors

MilkenÂ’s Blue Ribbon Review/Selection Team

DirectorÂ’s Circle, Indiana Council for Economic Education

Indiana Business JournalÂ’s Editorial Advisory Board

GovernorÂ’s Education Roundtable

Indiana Economic Development Council

Leadership Summit Steering Committee, Indiana Humanities Council

Indiana Employers Quality Health Alliance

Todd Lugar

Adjunct Fellow

Hudson Institute

Todd R. Lugar is the former president of Thomas L. Green, LLC, an Indianapolis based manufacturer of specialized capital equipment for the cookie, cracker, and snack food industries. His responsibilities included general business and financial operations, with particular emphasis on strategic international marketing. He was an integral part of the companyÂ’s recent successful merger with a complementary manufacturing firm located in Pennsylvania. Lugar is also involved in many local initiatives concerning the promotion of international trade, regional economic development, and non-profit community service. He is a founder of the Global Crossroads Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization concentrating on coordinated international activity. Lugar contributes to HudsonÂ’s work in the areas of advanced manufacturing, and community strategic planning.

LugarÂ’s career includes experience in the institutional securities industry with Merrill Lynch, corporate finance activity concentrating on financial institutions with a regional securities firm, in addition to the manufacturing industry. Lugar is also heavily involved with civic organizations within the Indianapolis regional community and will become president of the Indianapolis Rotary Club in July 2003, one of the 10 largest Rotary clubs in the world.

Lugar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Finance from Purdue University.

Publications and Media Exposure: Lugar has contributed on many occasions to the media within the snack food industry. He has appeared in the Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis Business Journal on manufacturing and international trade issues. Lugar has also appeared in local print and television media relative to his civic work.

Dr. George Rapp, MD

Retired Entrepreneur and Orthopedic Surgeon

George Rapp finished his residency at St. VincentÂ’s Hospital in Indianapolis in 1958 and was quickly on his way to becoming an outstanding orthopedic surgeon, researcher, teacher and businessman. Dr. Rapp is founder and former Chairman of the Board of Sofamor Danek, the worldÂ’s largest manufacturer of spinal instrumentation. He is credited with developing the total hip prosthesis. He also served as Chief of the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at St. Vincent Medical Center for 18 years. Among many other important assignments, Dr. Rapp was Director of the Scoliosis Clinic at Riley Hospital for 20 years as well as team physician for the Indianapolis Indians for 28 years.

Dr. Rapp is the recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, an Honorary 33rd Mason, recipient of the World of Difference Award for Lifetime Achievement given by the Indiana Medical Industry Forum, Distinguished Physician Award from St. Vincent Hospital, Elder at 2nd Presbyterian Church, National Board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Board of Hanover College, donors of the Rapp Family Ravine Garden, Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Jean Wojtowicz

President

Cambridge Capital Management Corp.

Ms. Wojtowicz founded her consulting firm, Cambridge Capital Management Corp., in 1983 and soon was awarded management contracts for the Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation and the Indiana Community Business Credit Corporation. Both corporations are consortiums of financial institutions. The Indiana Statewide CDC provides fixed asset financing to small businesses and has received awards from the Small Business Administration for achieving one of the highest rates of growth of any CDC in the U. S. The Credit Corporation loans working capital to businesses in a growth stage.

Cambridge also holds the management contract for LYNX Capital Corporation, established to link capital to minority business opportunities, and has assisted loan programs offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Department of Commerce. Ms. Wojtowicz's firm joined with T. M. Englehart Corporation in 1991 to launch a venture capital fund called Cambridge Ventures L. P. From 1994 to 1998 Cambridge Capital was retained to develop and manage the West Virginia Capital Corporation, which is modeled after the Indiana Community Business Credit Corp. From 1998 to 2002, Cambridge Capital was retained to develop and manage ShoreBridge Capital Ltd. in Cleveland, Ohio, which is a mezzanine fund for growing companies.

Some of the boards Ms. Wojtowicz serves are: Vectren Corp (NYSE: VVC); First Internet Bank of Indiana; Indiana State Chamber; Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee; OneAmerica Funds, Inc.; Goodwill Industries; Venture Club of Indiana; and national professional organizations including NADCO and NABDC. She is also on the Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The Wisconsin native earned a degree in business administration with emphasis on finance, investment, and banking matters from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

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Sunday, June 27, 2004

Etrak/ce™, the Latest meetingtrak™ Module, is 'Certified' by its Immediate Success

Gomembers, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of etrak/ce™ for the continuing education market. This latest meetingtrak™ solution adds online transcript functionality allowing a student to login to view and print their transcripts. etrak/ce can also add self-reported continuing education (CE) credits. meetingtrak™ is a collection of applications to manage meetings, members, and continuing education. With more than 2,300 installations, it is recognized as one of the most utilized software systems in the industry.

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) June 10, 2006

gomembers, Inc. (http://www. gomembers. com (http://www. gomembers. com)) is pleased to announce the release of etrak/ce™ for the continuing education market. This latest meetingtrak™ solution adds online transcript functionality allowing a student to login to view and print their transcripts. etrak/ce can also add self-reported continuing education (CE) credits. On the administrative side, meetingtrak™ has been modified to recognize official and self-reported credits.

Several prestigious organizations, including Nemours, have added etrak/ce to better manage their continuing education programs. Nemours provides institutions and services to improve the health of children. The organization employs over 400 pediatric physicians, sub-specialists and surgeons, as well as owning a select number of hospitals.

"gomembers is delighted to provide this additional functionality for the continuing education market and upgrade option for meetingtrak/ce customers," said Jay Barrett, gomembers’ Vice President of Operations. "The addition of etrak/ce will allow MSCME and Nemours to provide more services and access to their clients and students while increasing staff efficiencies."

Meetingtrak™ is a collection of applications to manage meetings, members, and continuing education. With more than 2,300 installations, it is recognized as one of the most utilized software systems in the industry. meetingtrak has been widely embraced by corporate, association, education, and independent meeting planners. It was developed in Microsoft Access by a team of meeting planning professionals and software consultants, with versions available for Microsoft SQL Server. meetingtrak was designed to reduce the manual effort and maximize efficiency in managing the many aspects of meetings, members, and continuing education.

The etrak™ module provides secure, real-time, online registration for gomembers’ meetingtrak system. It was built using the Microsoft. NET framework and is composed of two components: the etrak Web Application and the etrak Web Services. The web application provides the user interface to your online users. The web services provide for the flow of data between the web application and your meetingtrak system.

For more information on gomembers' Solutions, please visit the Solutions section of our website: www. gomembers. com.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact gomembers via phone: (571) 262-5171.

About gomembers, Inc.

Gomembers uses modern tools to build solutions to manage members, meetings, fundraising campaigns and much more. From large organizations to small grass-roots groups, gomembers has the answer to helping organizations function more effectively.

Q™ is a full-featured association management system that is flexible and easy-to-use. meetingtrak™ is a collection of applications to manage meetings, members, and continuing education. With more than 2,300 installations, it is recognized as one of the most utilized software systems in the industry. goSeries is a family of "On-Demand Software” for fundraising, online meetings and registration, online surveys, online communication, and online membership management. There is no software to purchase and maintain.

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Americas Watchdog Seeks Hospital Whistle Blowers With Knowledge Of Drug Companies and Medical Device Manufacturers Paying Off Hospitals Or Physicians to use Their Products

Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center have initiated a national investigation involving drug makers and medical device manufacturers potentially paying off hospitals and physicians to use their products. Americas Watchdog seeks insiders with specific information about drug makers & medical device manufactures providing kick backs to use their products over what could be less expensive products. Insiders with specific information may be eligible for rewards if they have specific provable information.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 13, 2008

Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center has initiated a national investigation involving drug companies and medical device manufacturers who may be paying off hospitals or medical doctors to use their more expensive products, over less expensive generic drugs or medical devices. According to Americas Watchdog, "the culture of corruption between drug companies and medical device manufacturers has gone on too long, and its time to put an end to these types of practices."

The group wishes to talk to hospital workers, drug representatives, or medical device/equipment manufacturers who have specific & provable information related to hospital/physician kick backs or pay offs that result in the taxpayer or the health insurance company getting stuck with bills that are much higher than they should, or could have been.

Americas Watchdog is interested in the following types of practices:
A physician constantly prescribes the most expensive drugs over much less expensive generics because he/she is a "consultant" to a pharmaceutical company. A physician demands that the patient be given the most expensive medical device such as a artificial knee or hip, a stent, a pace maker, etc, as opposed to much less expensive alternatives that are just as effective, because he/she is a "consultant" to the medical device/medical equipment manufacturer. A hospital/medical clinic or nursing home insists on using expensive pharmaceuticals as opposed to less expensive generics because the hospital/clinic or nursing home gets kick backs or reductions in price that are not passed onto the patient, health insurance company or Medicare.

If a hospital, medical clinic or physicians group is intentionally over billing Medicare or Medicaid with unnecessary medical procedures such as heart caths, stents, radiology or other unnecessary procedures and the insider has proof they should contact Americas Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466.

Law Firms wishing to know more about Americas Watchdog's Investigation are welcome to call the group at 866-714-6466.

If any individual possesses specific and provable information related to these types of practices their could be a substantial reward for the information. Americas Watchdog & its Corporate Whistle Blower Center will treat all witnesses information with strict confidentiality. Potential witnesses to health care corruption are welcome to contact Americas Watchdog any time at 866-714-6466 or the can visit the Corporate Whistle Blowers web site at http://AmericasWatchdog. com (http://AmericasWatchdog. com).

Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistle Blower Center are all about consumer and taxpayer protection along with corporate responsibility.

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Saturday, June 26, 2004

Satisfyingly Smooth & Healthy

In todayÂ’s fast paced lifestyle, it can be difficult to make healthy food choices. As more and more people feel an increase in time constraints from obligations such as jobs and family, a wholesome diet can sometimes be easily overlooked. As an easy way to assist in meeting the demands of health conscious consumers, Island Oasis encourages establishments to serve their nutritious and flavorful smoothies

Walpole, MA (PRWEB) September 11, 2004

Â“Island Oasis has always procured the freshest fruit possible and the best all-natural ingredients. ThatÂ’s been our philosophy; making the best premium drink for the consumer. Buy the best ingredients and youÂ’ll have the best product.Â” -- Joe Cunnane, Vice President, Island Oasis Frozen Cocktail Co., Inc.

Consuming fruits and vegetables on a daily basis is an important way to help maintain overall well being. According to the National Cancer Institute, eating more fruits and vegetables can improve health; reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and hypertension. A convenient way to help get in those essential fruits, is promoting all-natural smoothies.

Fruit smoothies are increasingly being used as a Â“meal replacementÂ” during the breakfast and lunch day parts, they are also perceived as offering a great tasting healthy alternative. In addition consumers are Â“snackingÂ” now more than ever before; frozen coffee, smoothies, granitas, etc. are all viewed as Â“snackÂ” alternatives.

Health conscious consumers are able to choose from a variety of nutritious Island Oasis smoothies. All Island Oasis fruit smoothies are less than 120 calories per 8-ounce serving and include 100% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C.

To learn more about Island Oasis, visit their website at www. islandoasis. com

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Abingdon Fire Company Announces Public Events for 2009

The Abingdon Fire Company has announced various public events and fund raising activities for 2009 in support of its Emergency Services mission.

Abingdon, MD (PRWEB) March 29, 2009

The Abingdon Fire Company of Harford County Maryland has announced several public events that will take place during 2009 to provide financial support to its emergency service operation as well as to increase public awareness of the emergency service.

On the third Sunday of April, May, September, October, November, and December the fire company will be holding a Breakfast Buffet between the hours of 8 am and 11 am. The menu includes: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Maple Sausage, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy, and various breads, pasty, cereal, fruit, juices, and other beverages. Adults are $7.00, Children (4 - 10) $3.00 and Children under 4 are free. Takeout is available.

A Fish Dinner (Buffet Style) will be held on Friday, April 3 between 4:30 - 7:30 pm. The menu includes Alaska Pollock Fillets with Lemon Pepper, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, New England Clam Chowder, Salad Bar, Strawberry Shortcake, and Beverages. Adults $8.00, Children (4 - 10) $4.00 and Children under 4 are free. Takeout is available.

Thursday, April 23 there will be a Benefit Quarter Auction and Dinner. Dinner will be served at 6 pm with the auction beginning at 7 pm. Dinner includes Soup, Salad, Baked Ziti, Dessert, and Beverage. Several vendors including The Pampered Chef, That Jerky Lady, and Unique Sweet's & Treat's will have items available for the auction. Admission of $10.00 includes Dinner and two paddles.

Sunday, April 26 between 2 - 4 pm the annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held for dogs, cats, and ferrets that are 3 months old and over. The fee for the rabies vaccination will be $5.00 per animal. Dogs must be on a leash. Cats and ferrets should be secured within cages. No animals other than dogs, cats, and ferrets will be vaccinated. The vaccination certificate, given at the time of vaccination, will provide the necessary proof of vaccination for dog licensing in Maryland. For questions about the clinic, please call the Health Department at 443-643-0300.

The Abingdon Fire Company Auxiliary will be holding a Basket Bingo on Friday, May 1. The doors open at 6 pm and the Bingo starts at 7 pm. Tickets purchased in advance are $10.00 and $12.00 at the door.

On Sunday, October 11 the fire company will be holding its annual Fire Prevention Open House from 1 to 4 pm. Various items of fire company equipment will be on display, along with equipment and information booths from other emergency service agencies in Harford County. Admission is free.

The Abingdon Fire Company Hall is also available for rent for events such as receptions, meetings, parties and dinners up to about 120 people. Catering for these events is available from the Abingdon Fire Company Auxiliary.

Additional information on these events and other Abingdon Fire Company activity is available on the fire company WEB Site: www. abingdonfc. com

About Abingdon Fire Company:
Abingdon Fire Company is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that was formed in 1925 to provide emergency services to residents of the southern part of Harford County. It presently provides Emergency Medical, Rescue, and Fire Service to the 52,000 residents of Abingdon, Belcamp, and Edgewood communities of Harford County, Maryland. In 2008 the fire company responded to 6050 calls for emergency service. The fire company has an annual operating budget of about $1.6 million. Abingdon Fire Company is a volunteer organization and a member of the Maryland State Firemen's Association.

Contact:
Mike Crockett, Rose Krajka, Robin Jorgenson, Donna Geisel
Abingdon Fire Company
3306 Abingdon Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009-1014
410-638-3955 ext 102
FAX: 410-638-3964
Http://www. abingdonfc. com (http://www. abingdonfc. com)

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Thursday, June 24, 2004

BFORACURE. com Launches Online Preview of its ‘Breasts are Beautiful’ Coffee Table Book to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Charities

Online preview of 'breasts are beautiful' coffee table book benefiting breast health charities is now available at bforacure. com

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 31, 2010

Come one, come all, some are big, some are small, brown and white and black ones – there are boobies for all!

Less than 9 months since the project’s inception, b for a cure has launched an online preview of its forthcoming breasts are beautiful coffee table book, whose proceeds benefit breast health organizations. Destined to be a hot seller during ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ month and the upcoming holiday season, breasts are beautiful is a book that everyone can proudly display. Quantities are limited and will sell out fast!
The Concept -

To highlight the magnificence of breasts and the importance of their health, b for a cure has undertaken a unique project that compiles black and white photographs of anonymous nude breasts in a coffee table book format. Subjects span all walks of life and include everyday women, celebrities and politicians. The project will be released in limited editions annually, with a portion of the net proceeds donated to charities supporting breast health.

The Photographer -

Peter Bruce was born in Australia and spent much of his life traveling the globe. He's a seasoned professional, experienced in many styles of photography. During his career, Peter has worked with a variety of clients, including Playboy, the Melbourne Opera as well as shooting for major movie studios in Hollywood.

In the past, Peter has worked with several celebrities, including: Michael Caine, Elton John, Dustin Hoffman, Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, Eddie Albert, Corbin Bernsen, Seymore Caselle, David Carradine, James Coburn, Bill Cosby, Kim Delaney, Matt Dillon, Robin Givens, Dana Gould, Englebert Humperdink, Ed McMahon, John Savage, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Smits, Kevin Spacey, Ming-Na Wen and Vanessa Williams.

After his wife participated in a 3-day walk in support of breast cancer awareness, Peter became more cognizant about the size and severity of the affliction. Through discussions with family and friends, he was encouraged to use his skill as a photographer and past experience with the beauty of the female figure to raise breast cancer awareness.

‘breasts are beautiful’ -

B for a cure’s inaugural edition, breasts are beautiful, features 308 women from photo shoots in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Chicago, artwork by DreamWorks animator Devin Crane and a dedication by actress, Jenny McCarthy. The limited edition book is being pre-sold at www. bforacure. com and will be offered for $54.95 through retail outlets nationwide starting in late Fall 2010.

Contact:

B for a cure
Peter Bruce
Www. bforacure. com
415.819.1620

Online ‘breasts are beautiful’ Preview: http://media. bforacure. com/sample. html (http://media. bforacure. com/sample. html)

Purchase a Copy of breasts are beautiful: http://www. bforacure. com/editions (http://www. bforacure. com/editions)

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Classic Foods Continues Growth By Adding New R&D Facility

Manuel Verdugo Promoted to Director of Research & Development

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2008

Classic Foods, Inc., North American manufacturer of high-quality snack foods, including well-known national brand Kettle Classics® Potato Chips, moves Manuel Verdugo to their So. California operations. Verdugo will be the director of the new state-of-the-art R&D Facility.

"We are excited to have Manuel step into this new position. He has a passion for the business and literally a world of experience. We can't wait to have him get started," says Florencio Cuetara, President and CEO of Classic Foods.

Verdugo has more than 31 years of experience in the snack food industry. His career began at the age of 17 when he worked as a line operator with a sister Cuétara company in Madrid, Spain. Over the years, Verdugo has been in the forefront of snack facilities all over the country. He has planned or redesigned five new snack food production facilities in Spain, Bolivia, Mexico and the United States.

"I am looking forward to heading Cfi's new Southern California's facility. I have a lifetime of experience that has prepared me for the opportunity that they have presented to me. Finally, I will be able to apply my creativity and imagination, while respecting our outstanding tradition of high quality products and service," says Verdugo.

Classic Foods, Inc. is a family owned manufacturer of top quality branded snack foods, who is passionate about a healthy world for generations to come. Distributed throughout the United States and Canada, brands include Kettle Classics® Potato Chips, Stoned Classics® Tortilla Chips, Baked Classics® Potato Crisps, California Classics™ School Snacks and Vegas Chips® snacks. Classic Foods products are available in traditional food-service outlets, institutional locations, and national food chains.

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Sunday, June 20, 2004

Turn-About Ranch Residential Treatment Center for Troubled Teens Featured on Dr. Phil

On a show titled “Troubled Teens: Update” that aired on September 27, 2010, Dr. Phil followed two troubled teenage girls as they began to get their lives back on track at Turn-About Ranch adolescent treatment center in Utah.

Escalante, UT (PRWEB) October 7, 2010

On September 27, 2010, Dr. Phil provided his viewers with an update on two troubled teenage girls who were out of control in every way. One girl had been placed under house arrest, while the other threw fits when she wasn’t able to manipulate her parents into giving her what she wanted. Both teens were rebellious and disrespectful, and both admitted that they had experimented with drugs and alcohol.

In order to get the family out of this “crisis situation,” Dr. Phil offered to send both girls to Turn-About Ranch, which he described as an “unbelievably powerful” therapeutic working cattle ranch in Utah.

Dr. Phil chose Turn-About Ranch because it provides troubled teens with “a safe, highly structured environment where there is extreme accountability.” The caring counselors at the ranch teach troubled teens to respect authority and accept the consequences of their actions, and show them the joys of becoming a working member of a team.

As she milked a cow, rode horses and bailed hay with the picturesque Utah ranch in the background, the featured student described the changes that have taken place during her stay at Turn-About Ranch:

“I’ve made such a change in my life and I’ve grown so much in the past three months,” she said. “On the path that I was headed down I was not going to get very far. I was either going to end up somewhere I didn’t want to be or probably even dead. … Being here helped me find happiness.”

After three months at Turn-About Ranch, the teenage girl made significant progress emotionally and behaviorally, and developed important life skills such as accountability, gratitude and a strong work ethic. Her parents now describe her as positive, happy, mature and responsible, and the ranch’s Executive Director Luke Hatch described her as a leader who takes pride in the work she does.

Because the girls’ parents needed more time to create a healthy, structured environment at home – and because both girls would benefit from continued support and structure – Dr. Phil offered to send the girls to long-term therapeutic boarding schools operated by Aspen Education Group. Though he gave the family time to think about his offer, he strongly recommended continuing care in the Aspen Education Group family of programs for both girls.

“God bless you for the work you do,” Dr. Phil told Patty Evans, the Chief Marketing Officer and Sr. Vice President of Business Development at Aspen Education Group. In parting, Dr. Phil also offered a personal thank you to all of the counselors at Turn-About Ranch for their patience and dedication to struggling teens and their families.

ABOUT TURN-ABOUT RANCH

Turn-About Ranch is a residential treatment center for teens ages 13 to 17, located on a working horse and cattle ranch in Escalante, Utah. Real change happens on this historic ranch as teens learn the value of hard work, honesty, teamwork and cooperation through hands-on experience, while receiving intensive individual and group therapy and attending school.

Turn-About Ranch is a program of Aspen Education Group, the nation’s leading provider of therapeutic education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen’s services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student’s unique academic and emotional needs.

Aspen Education Group is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. For over two decades, CRC Health has been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families.

For more information, please call (866) 515-5202 or visit Turn-About Ranch.

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Green Mountain Inn Named to Boston Magazine's 2007 'Best of New England' and Expedia. com's 'Insider's Select'

The historic Stowe's Green Mountain is listed on Boston Magazine's 2007 "Best of New England, and is also recognized by Expedia. com's "Insiders' Select" list.

Stowe, VT (PRWEB) July 22, 2007

New England is home to hundreds of critically acclaimed restaurants, award-winning resorts and quintessential inns, however one historic inn in Vermont continues to receive guests' praise and add regional accolades. The Green Mountain Inn has been ranked as a top winner by Boston Magazine's New England Travel & Life 2007 Best of New England. In addition, the Inn, which celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2008, will be added to online travel web site Expedia. com's Insiders' Select List.

Boston Magazine's New England Travel & Life has put out their "Best of New England" issue for the second year in a row. The annual issue highlights the editor's best picks for restaurants, hotels, boutiques, and destinations in each New England state. In the "Best of the Hotels, Inns and Resorts" category, Green Mountain Inn took top honors for the "Best Swim in the Snow" experience for their year-round heated outdoor pool. For more information about Green Mountain's swimming pool, go to www. greenmountaininn. com

Guests of the Green Mountain Inn admire more about the Inn than just the refreshing outdoor pool, as evident by making the cut for Expedia's "Insiders' Select" list. This elite group of approximately one percent of all properties offered on Expedia. com has been chosen because of more than 300,000 Travelers' Opinions, which are qualified online reviews, combined with the expertise of Expedia's 300 local experts and hotel market managers worldwide. The Green Mountain Inn has made the list due to a combination of excellent service, overall experience and value.

For more information about Green Mountain Inn's accommodations, go to www. greenmountaininn. com

About the Green Mountain Inn:

The Green Mountain Inn, originally built in 1833, began as a coaching inn for 19th century travelers located in the heart of Stowe village. Stowe's original inn retains much of its antique charm, offering 104 rooms, suites and apartments. Guests enjoy two acclaimed restaurants, the Whip Bar & Grill and the Main Street Dining Room, specialty shops, a year-round heated outdoor pool, afternoon tea and cookies, health club facility, massage services, and much more.

Contact:
Nicole L'Huillier Fenton
802-253-7141 ext. 221

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Saturday, June 19, 2004

EcoBabyWorld and the Red Cross of Santa Monica Announces Their First Annual Green Event At The Bel Air Bay Club

The two organizations are collaborating to host the amazing event at the beautiful Bel Air Bay Club on May 1, 2010. The exclusive invitation only event will feature eco-friendly companies representing the best in their field exhibiting their products to some of the most influential media publications and top celebrities.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 7, 2010

The exclusive invitation only event will feature eco-friendly companies representing the best in their field exhibiting their products to some of the most influential media publications and top celebrities.

"I am absolutely thrilled to be working alongside Red Cross and their incredible staff for this event," says EcoBabyWorld's CEO Jeanne Holm Ackah. "Eco-friendly products are becoming important in the everyday lives of families, and we are thrilled to be able to showcase some amazing companies that represent the best in their field," says Ms. Holm Ackah.

The family friendly event will be featuring children's entertainment courtesy of Moo Moo Moosica (www. moomoomoosica. com), a luxurious spa suite for the adults and a fabulous gourmet brunch.

Not only is this event unique, in addition, the socially conscious products and companies will also be an integral part of raising funds that will benefit the good work of the American Red Cross. Accordingly, EcoBabyWorld is generously donating all of the profits to the American Red Cross, Santa Monica Chapter.

"We are delighted to be an active part of this amazing event with EcoBabyWorld," says Marcia Caldirola of the American Red Cross Santa Monica chapter. "The passion that Ms. Ackah has shown over the last couple of months about bringing awareness to the benefits of eco friendly products, and her tenacity in raising money for our organization is incredible." adds Ms. Caldirola.

The Red Cross of Santa Monica will be represented by its CEO and the Director of Development at the event.

Kelly Austing of IN STYLE magazine will be accepting her "Inspirational Mom of the Year" award, for her tireless and ground breaking efforts in her fight against Autism and how a cleaner eco-friendly world can help overcome many afflictions/diseases.

The luxurious spa suite will be provided by none other than the OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY team (www. olehenriksen. com) that will be providing the invitees with amazing customized treatments. Since it opened its doors in 1975, A-listers and spa regulars have flocked to OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY to experience the healing powers of their natural spa treatments.

The event will feature eco-friendly, health and environmentally conscious companies. A selection of revolutionary lifestyle products for children and the home will range from award winning natural toys, baby products, natural skin care, organic clothing, products for the home and much more.

About Red Cross:
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross (www. redcross. org) has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

About EcoBabyWorld:
EcoBabyWorld (www. ecobabyworld. com) was founded by the CEO Jeanne Holm Ackah when her newborn daughter continued to have dry skin and breakouts even after using some of the most expensive baby lotions on the market. When she discovered a natural lotion and her daughter's skin improved overnight, the idea for EcoBabyWorld was born. Our CEO emphasizes, "The majority of the companies on our site are founded by mothers and entrepreneurs like me and the network that we are creating is an amazing experience".

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Friday, June 18, 2004

CHRONIC ILLNESS MINISTRY PARTICIPATES IN DISABILITY CONFERENCE

Rest Ministries, a chronic illness Christian ministry participated in the Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities annual conference April 19-21 in Orlando, FL, representing invisible disabilities.

(PRWEB) April 24, 2002

APRIL 2002 / They came in wheelchairs, with canes, scooters and walkers. Some came who appeared to be "the healthy ones," but they were in deep pain. Rest Ministries, a chronic illness Christian ministry participated in the Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities annual conference April 19-21 in Orlando, FL.

"I think it's important that chronic illness and chronic pain be acknowledged and represented at disability conferences," says Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for nearly ten years. "CCPD encompasses all disabilities, including the invisible ones," Copen has served on the CCPD board of directors since 2000.

Rest Ministries is the sponsor of National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week September 23-29, 2002.

Thursday, June 17, 2004

Jeepers, Creepers, Protect those Peepers - The Onus is on the Parents to Protect their Childrens' Eyes

Sunglasses are important health protective devices. They are not toys or novelty items, but have a function infinitely more important - protecting their eyes from permanent problems.

(PRWEB) June 4, 2005

Â“All children should be wearing quality sunwear outdoors, since their eyes are more susceptible to UVÂ” (Dr Malcolm Ing - Honolulu Ophthalmologist). As we all know, UV can cause long-term damage to our skin, but the effects occur as well to our eyes. Ultraviolet radiation can play a role in the development of various ocular disorders including age-related/premature cataracts, pterygium, cancer of the skin around the eye, photokeratitis, age related macular degeneration, as well as other chronic/degenerative eye diseases.

Â“Quality sunwear needs to be worn all year round. Exposure to ultraviolet rays doesnÂ’t just occur on sunny days; UV also permeates through overcast conditions. Sunlight reflected off surfaces such as snow, water, and white sand, will cause the same exposure to harmful UV.

Â“All children must begin wearing sunglasses early and must wear polycarbonate lenses which are virtually shatterproof(Dr. John Jeffers - Wills Eye Hospital) The American Optometric Association recommends that children wear sunwear that absorbs at least 99-100 percent of both UVA&UVB. Be wary of sunglasses that say Â“block UVÂ” or Â“provides UV protectionÂ” without specifying exactly what percentage of UV rays the product blocks. Sunglasses are not Â“toys.Â” Check the frames also, many, particularly the inexpensive/novelty type can be a breakage and injury hazard.

All Eyes Cream Shades lenses block 100% UVA&UVB and are polycarbonate. Eyes Cream ShadesÂ’ Â“flavorsÂ” are not just appealing to kids, but parents have confidence that Eyes Cream Shades provide the Â“total protectionÂ” their children require. For the youngest of kids, we provide full coverage with wraparound sunwear that shields from the sun, wind, and dust! To satisfy the Â“koolÂ” quotient with kids, all frame styles are not just functional, but fashion-forward, and sporty. All frame materials are durable, comfortable, and lightweight. All sunwear come with a lifetime guarantee. Selected styles are designed to accept lenses for a full range of prescriptions, and many styles are available with polarized lenses as well.

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Homelife Enviro Store Inc. Approved as Amaircare HEPA Air Filtration System Dealer in Calgary Alberta

Homelife Enviro Store Inc. Approved as Amaircare HEPA Air Filtration System Dealer in Calgary Alberta.

Homelife Enviro Store carries the following Amaircare portable and central air filtration system models; Roomaid, 2500, 3000, 2550, 3050, 4000, 2700 & 3500, including the 2500HV & 4000HV Airwash HEPA Air Filtration System

Calgary, AB (PRWEB) May 15, 2004

Homelife Enviro Store Inc. was welcomed into the Amaircare Dealer Network.

Homelife Enviro Store carries the following Amaircare portable and central HEPA and Activated Carbon air filtration system models; Roomaid, 2500, 3000, 2550, 3050, 4000, 2700 & 3500, including the 2500HV & 4000HV Airwash HEPA Air Filtration System

Amaircare has responded to todayÂ’s market demands with a full line of air filtration systems for residential, commercial and automotive applications. The AmaircareÂ® products have capability to provide indoor volume air filtration from 20 CFM to 1200 CFM with significant reduction of Particulates, Biologicals and Volatile Organic Compounds.

What sets Homelife Enviro StoreÂ’s AmaircareÂ® product line apart from its competitors?

The housings for AmaircareÂ® air filtration systems are made of durable metal, not plastic, which can be a source of V. O.C.Â’s. AmaircareÂ® uses the highest quality, energy efficient, German-made motors resulting in significantly lower operating costs and longer life. AmaircareÂ® air filtration systems use a three-stage filtration process for removal of larger contaminants, fine particulates and V. O.C. s AmaircareÂ® designs and manufactures all major components including HEPA filters, outsourcing only the motors. AmaircareÂ®Â’s ongoing research and development program assures continual product improvement and new product development.

HomeLife Enviro Store, Inc. is a new company that is committed to bringing innovation to home life.

Â“We were very excited to qualify and represent the line AmaircareÂ’s line of air filters to further complement our approach to providing the best in air purification technology for families wanting to positively affect their homelife environmentÂ” says President & CEO of Homelife Enviro Store Inc., Gary Cerantola.

HomeLife Enviro Store launched its website Â– www. homelife-enviro. com - February 25, 2004 offering products to North American customers. The company is based in Calgary, Alberta and has assimilated a host of leading brand suppliers to bring together the most comprehensive line of products that help people recognize and assess the conditions and elements of safety, security, comfort, control, energy efficiency, indoor air and domestic water quality in the home environment and affect them positively to improve quality of living and their overall health and wellness.

Homelife Enviro Store firmly believes in helping people develop solutions to help families deal with their unique needs including allergy relief and home environmental issues.

The website features a comprehensive set of helpful articles to inform people about air and water contamination as well as provides an extensive set of links to environmental bodies, educational and institutional resources to help people learn more about their homelife environment.

For more information contact Homelife Enviro Store at (403) 271-7099 or 1-866-427-8673 or by email; info@homelife-enviro. com

San Francisco Non Profit Devastated By Burglary

Women's Community Clinic burglarized amid critical end of year fund raising efforts.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 21, 2010

San Francisco police are investigating a burglary at the Women’s Community Clinic, a nonprofit that provides free sexual and reproductive health care services to Bay Area women and girls. Someone broke into the Clinic’s administrative office in the 2100 block of Hayes Street sometime over the weekend, taking multiple laptop computers, monitors and desktop computers, including an iMac police said.

"We are going to work through this and there will be no interruption of services to the women in our community," said Carlina Hansen, Executive Director.

The Women’s Community Clinic provides free high quality health care to women by women. As one of the leading volunteer run clinics in the city, the Women’s Community Clinic has earned a reputation as a safe, welcoming environment where uninsured women can access services. "It saddens us to be victims of theft, especially during the holidays, but we feel grateful to our community for their support," Hansen said. "The end of year is a critical time for nonprofit fund raising, and anything that hinders those efforts has a direct impact on our ability to provide much needed services."

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding the burglary to the Women’s Community Clinic is urged to contact the Officer Lee at 415-242-3000

About the Women’s Community Clinic: The Women’s Community Clinic is committed to meeting the sexual and reproductive health care needs of Bay Area women and girls. Our volunteer-based model of care—the only one of its kind in the Bay Area—is highly effective in enabling underserved women to directly access health care services. We honor our mission to improve the health and well-being of women and girls by providing sexual and reproductive health services, outreach services, and health training programs. Since 1999, we have served more than 20,000 women and trained more than 500 health worker volunteers. http://www. womenscommunityclinic. org

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Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Better Body Brighter Mind Partners with ClickBank to Launch its Affiliate Sales Program

Better Body Brighter Mind, the leader in customized natural health systems joins forces with ClickBank to offer motivated sales people the opportunity to earn a 40% commission on any sales they make.

Southlake, TX (PRWEB) October 9, 2005

Better Body Brighter Mind, the leader in customized natural health systems joins forces with ClickBank to offer motivated sales people the opportunity to earn a 40% commission on any sales they make.

Savvy health consumers know they need customized attention to get results. Those looking for a powerful individualized health improvement program can save time and money with the Better Body Brighter Mind™ system. This comprehensive and highly customized health improvement program reveals the unbiased science and creates integrated plans combining nutrition, supplementation, and fitness. This product is easy money for any affiliate willing to promote it.

The Better Body Brighter Mind™ health improvement program uses powerful computer logic to precisely customize a life and health program based on an individual's genetic code, health status and goals. The program is tailored to the individual, by using a series of questions that are answered and to create a unique health improvement program for each person. It covers every aspect of health and generates a personalized 60-70 page report every month. The system uses every successive month’s new answers to upgrade each program to keep pace with improving health status.

“The customized health improvement plan from the Better Body Brighter Mind™ system saves my patients thousands of dollars and gets results,” said Dr. James Mahoney, co-inventor of the Better Body Brighter Mind™ program. “It’s like having a nutritionist, a personal trainer and a patient educator sitting in the room with me and my patient. Now that I know what it can do, I won't see a patient without it”

Now individuals interested in affiliate sales can feel great about selling a product that will truly make a difference their customers’ lives. The day’s of selling products that don’t make a difference are over. Now there is a product in the Clickbank Market Place that affiliates can be proud to associate their web site with.

The health improvement system makes it simple to learn how to use supplements and exercise for better health. Anyone can use it to lose weight and increase their energy.

“I've never been able to lose weight this easily before,” said Terri from Dallas, who has used the program for the past year. “I can finally taste success.”

The Better Body Brighter Mind™ health improvement system consists of an eating plan, a nutrition plan, and a fitness plan. It also has shopping lists, doctor's advice, and a database of over 3,000 scientific references.

To become an affiliate of the Better Body Brighter Mind system go to http://www. clickbank. com/jmap/?sgerjets (http://www. clickbank. com/jmap/?sgerjets).

About Better Body Brighter Mind™

The Better Body health improvement system is a highly customized health assessment program that gives unbiased scientific information in the areas of nutrition, supplementation, and fitness. It is an exclusive product of GenetiMedic, LLC. The system grew out of the passion of physicians, technology experts, and researchers to create a highly effective health assessment program that empowers individuals to take charge of their health. GenetiMedic is based out of Southlake, Texas. www. genetimedic. com

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Nationally Renowned Knee Specialist Dr. Thomas Meade Joins Coordinated Health

Lehigh Valley surgeon has performed over 15,000 knee procedures

Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Vocus) June 4, 2010

Thomas D. Meade, M. D., a nationally renowned knee specialist who has performed over 15,000 knee procedures in his career, has joined Coordinated Health. Beginning June 1, Dr. Meade will see patients at Coordinated Health facilities in Allentown, Bethlehem, Brodheadsville and Hazelton.

"Coordinated Health's integrated delivery system is popular among both patients and providers, and as a result, they lead the region in patient experience while managing quality and cost of services,” said Dr. Meade. "I'm excited to offer my patients solutions to their healthcare obstacles as part of Coordinated Health’s integrated healthcare network.”

Coordinated Health has a physician staffed “Care on Call” facility available 24/7 to address patient concerns and provide same-day access to specialists. The shared information network, linking all locations, allows physician specialists, anesthesiologists, radiologists and physical therapists to expedite patient care. Providers can quickly address issues that arise regarding pre, post and intra-operative care, thus reducing the risk of infection and error.

Dr. Meade limits his practice to knee surgery, treating both sports injuries and joint replacements. His unique experience in treating knee injuries from ages 12-to-99 affords him the insight and experience to treat the entire spectrum of knee disorders, from small meniscal tears and ACL and PCL injuries to advanced arthritis. He performs more than 1,000 knee surgeries annually split between knee replacements (resurfacings) and complex arthroscopic knee surgeries.

In addition, Dr. Meade serves as a consultant-designer to major orthopedic implant companies and has developed knee instrumentation, industry changing surgical techniques, pioneered clavicle surgery in the Valley and invented a unique clavicle plate to treat athletes with clavicle fractures - the only non-knee surgery he performs.

He has also held academic positions at Thomas Jefferson University, Penn State University and Lehigh Valley Hospital. A publisher of books, chapters and articles, Dr. Meade serves as a training camp consultant to the Philadelphia Eagles and Valley Preferred Cycling Center. He is also the host of two popular television programs: “ Real Life in the OR” and “ Inside Medicine with Dr. Tom Meade.”

“We are excited about the surgical expertise and energy Dr. Meade brings to Coordinated Health,” said Emil J. Dilorio, M. D., founder and medical director at Coordinated Health. “With his addition, we look forward to serving even more families, athletes and businesses in the greater Lehigh Valley.”

Located throughout the greater Lehigh Valley and Poconos, Coordinated Health is a regional healthcare network with an emphasis on musculoskeletal care. It encompasses physician specialists, physical therapists, in-patient and outpatient surgical care, imaging centers and rehabilitation services.

About Coordinated Health

Coordinated Health is an integrated regional provider of primarily musculoskeletal care. It serves the Lehigh Valley, Monroe County, the Mahoning Valley, as well as Hazelton and the Wyoming Valley. The seven locations and two surgical hospitals have specialists in joint replacement, spine, sports medicine, hand, foot and ankle, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as plastic and cosmetic surgery. These specialties are supported by regional rehabilitation and imaging services. In addition, Coordinated Health has sports medicine partnerships with Lehigh University, Lafayette College, Moravian College, and numerous local school districts.

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Tuesday, June 15, 2004

Bernard Hodes Group Scores Most Client Wins at SHRM'S Annual Creative Excellence Awards Ceremony; FSC Securities and Rabobank Earn Grand Prize Honors; FedEx Career Site Takes Home First Place Awards

Bernard Hodes Group and the Bernard Hodes Global Network, leading providers of worldwide integrated talent solutions, took home top honors at Recruitment Marketplace's Creative Excellence Awards Competition held at the Society of Human Resources Management's (SHRM) Annual Staffing Management Conference in New Orleans, LA. Hodes won a total of 49 awards on behalf of 36 clients (www. hodes. com/cea). This also represented the highest number of client wins in the competition for an agency.

New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 15, 2007

Bernard Hodes Group and the Bernard Hodes Global Network, leading providers of worldwide integrated talent solutions, took home top honors at Recruitment Marketplace's Creative Excellence Awards Competition held at the Society of Human Resources Management's (SHRM) Annual Staffing Management Conference in New Orleans, LA. Hodes won a total of 49 awards on behalf of 36 clients (www. hodes. com/cea (http://www. hodes. com/cea)). This also represented the highest number of client wins in the competition for an agency.

Both FSC Securities Corporation and Rabobank received first place and grand prize distinctions. FSC Securities Corporation (U. S.) won in the print advertising category while the Rabobank (the Netherlands) honors demonstrated Hodes' capabilities in the non-print category with a unique multimedia interactive solution. Among other clients winning multiple awards were GlaxoSmithKline(GSK), Radian and the New York Police Department (NYPD).

"We are pleased to have captured the most honors among a variety of clients than any other participant in the competition," said Alan V. Schwartz, president and CEO of Bernard Hodes Group. "More than anything else, it emphasizes our commitment to offering each and every Hodes customer a quality solution."

Additionally, the Hodes created FedEx careers Web site received first place honors in the category for Best Career Web Site. The FedEx site utilizes the award winning talent management product, Hodes iQ (http://www. hodesiQ. com (http://www. hodesiQ. com)), Hodes iQ's state-of-the art concept search product called Engenium, as well as Hodes QTrac (http://www. hodes. com/qtrac (http://www. hodes. com/qtrac)) analysis tools.

The winning solution answered a three-fold FedEx recruiting challenge:

1. Maximize the natural volume of traffic from fedex. com funneling into the career site

2. Showcase their leading employment brand

3. Create a true candidate lead-generation system for all operating companies of FedEx

Other winning entries honored work produced for the following Hodes clients: AIG Financial Advisors, American Express, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Baby BC, Bank of America, Bergdorf Goodman, Broward General Medical Center, Business Objects, Cisra, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FedEx, Ford, HSC Hospital for Sick Children, McGuire Medical Center, MediCorp Health System, The Methodist Hospital, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, MHA/MHHRA, Royal Dutch Navy, Royal Mail, Seton Family of Hospitals, Southern Maryland Hospital, Tiffany & Co., Transport for London, Tulane University Hospital & Clinic, UPHS Nursing, US Trust, Wellpoint-Anthem Prescription, Wyndham Vacation Ownership.

About SHRM's Staffing Management Conference

SHRM's Staffing Management Conference & Exposition (formerly Employment Management Association Conference & Exposition) -- is the only SHRM conference dedicated to HR professionals specializing in employment and staffing. It is specifically designed to focus on the distinctive interests and professional development needs of staffing management professionals. The Creative Excellence Awards has been a key feature of this conference for decades and is the only creative awards competition of its kind recognized by the human resources industry.

About Bernard Hodes Group

Bernard Hodes Group is a leading fully integrated talent solutions provider, Bernard Hodes Group (http://www. hodes. com (http://www. hodes. com)) offers solutions that often combine multiple service offerings from the Company's core competency areas: Recruitment Marketing; Sourcing/Response Management; Hiring Process Re-engineering; and Staffing Technology (see http://www. hodesiQ. com (http://www. hodesiQ. com)). All solutions are developed and measured within the company's 360-degree process methodology. The company is headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe. Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group, Inc., (NYSE - OMC) (www. omnicomgroup. com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Bernard Hodes Group serves thousands of clients in virtually every industry, helping them to attract and retain talented workers in every skill set.

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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Saturday, June 12, 2004

Good Samaritan Hospital is First in the State to Receive Dual Stroke Center Designations

The Stroke Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York is the first center in the state to receive both the Gold Seal of ApprovalÂ™ certification by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations as a Primary Stroke Center as well as official designation as a Stroke Center by The New York State Department of Health.

Bridgewater, NJ (PRWEB) August 25, 2005

"We're proud to be the first Stroke Center in the state to achieve these important distinctions," said Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator of Good Samaritan Hospital. "This certification and designation means that Good Samaritan Hospital is providing leading edge care for stroke patients. We're proud to have achieved the Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Gold Seal Certification, which validates our belief that we are providing the very best care available to our patients."

Hospitals with state-Designated Stroke Centers meet the Brain Attack Coalition guidelines, a model that requires that centers include acute stroke teams available to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week; a specialized unit dedicated to stroke care; appropriate laboratory services; and an experienced staff that undergoes regular continuing medical education.

Accreditation and certification by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) acknowledges the high quality of care for acute stroke provided by the staff at Good Samaritan, under the guidance of the stroke team. The Joint Commission's Primary Stroke Center Certification is also based on the recommendations for primary stroke centers published by the Brain Attack Coalition as well as the American Stroke Association's statements/guidelines for stroke care.

"Good Samaritan Hospital has demonstrated that its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients," says Charles A. Mowll, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Government, and External Relations, Joint Commission.

According to Stuart Lestch, MD, a neurologist and director of the Stroke Center at Good Samaritan Hospital, this award emphasizes the quality of healthcare delivery offered at Good Samaritan. Â“We have built this program to offer the highest level and quality of clinical care available for the people of our community,Â” noted Dr. Letsch. Â“The Stroke Center is yet another important part of the high quality continuum of first-class, leading edge healthcare that is being provided at Good Samaritan Hospital.Â”

A stroke, which is sometimes also called a Â“brain attack,Â” occurs when a blood vessel (artery) that supplies blood to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot. Within minutes, the nerve cells in that area of the brain are damaged, and they die within a few hours. As a result, the part of the body controlled by the damaged section of the brain cannot function properly. The concept behind Designated Stroke Centers is to reduce mortality and complications and improve clinical outcomes so more people who experience stroke can go home to resume the rest of their lives, instead of having to go to long-term care or extensive rehabilitation.

Designated Stroke Centers administer clot-busting therapy and respond with needed tests and exams for acute stroke patients better than hospitals lacking certification, according to two new studies presented at the American Stroke AssociationÂ’s 2005 International Stroke Conference earlier this year in New Orleans. Giving clot busters within three hours of symptom onset can reduce disability from stroke.

Â“The success of treatment for stroke depends greatly on peopleÂ’s ability to recognize signs and symptoms of a brain attack, or a stroke, and in getting to the hospital quickly,Â” said Dr. Lestch, who noted the five warning signs of stroke, which include:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body,

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding,

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes,

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination,

Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

Â“If you or anyone you are with experience one or more of these symptoms, it is essential to get to a hospital immediately. Treatment within three hours of symptom onset can be the difference between full recovery and long-term problems,Â” said Dr. Lestch.

Good Samaritan Hospital is a member of Bon Secours Health System, Inc., one of the nationÂ’s leading Catholic healthcare systems. It is also part of the regional Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, New York. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information about the Stroke Center at Good Samaritan Hospital, or any of its programs, visit their website at www. goodsamhosp. org, or contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000.

Media Contact:

John Lonsdorf

R&J Public Relations, LLC

(908) 722-5757

Jlonsdorf@RandJpr. com

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Friday, June 11, 2004

U. S. CAD 'BIM in Practice Conference' Raises Money for Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Region's premier building information modeling event draws industry leaders from architectural, building engineering, civil and construction fields

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2009

U. S. CAD, the Western U. S.'s largest provider of Building Information Modeling (BIM) products and services, and one of Autodesk's largest solutions resellers, hosted a "BIM in Practice Conference" at the Southern California Edison Sustainability Center on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. This thought-leadership event created industry awareness about BIM among top design - and construction-industry professionals and raised money for the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). The EESI is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating policymakers, developing innovative policies to protect the climate and ensuring a healthy, secure, and sustainable future for America. Attendees heard first hand from industry leaders about important trends and changing practices in design and construction, while contributing to a valuable cause.

"With more than 100 attendees, the BIM in Practice Conference was a 'must-attend' event for business owners, principals and executive managers wanting to learn more about Building Information Modeling, BIM's interaction with Sustainable Design, and how these initiatives will enable businesses to stay competitive at this critical time in the design industry," said Danny Counts, CEO of U. S. CAD. "In this one-day conference, attendees gained in-depth knowledge of the latest Autodesk BIM and Sustainable Design technologies, and learned valuable BIM Implementation tips from various leaders in the A/E/C/O community in Southern California, while raising money for an important cause − the Environmental and Energy Study Institute."

The BIM in Practice Conference featured industry experts discussing first hand their experiences with BIM, why their organizations are adopting BIM technology, the BIM adoption process, the cost-saving benefits of transitioning to BIM, and advice they would give the design and construction community with respect to transitioning their own organizations to BIM. Among the presenters at this conference were:
Daniel Hebert, LEEP AP, President - U. S. CAD Nat Wilson, Campus Architect - California State University, Northridge Matt Heideman, Project Manager - Psomas John Robinson, LEED AP, Director of Information Technology/Associate - LPA Kerry Parker, LEED AP, Managing Principal - T. M.A. D. Taylor & Gaines Nicolas Zent, LEED AP, BIM Manager - C. W. Driver Frank Peters, Construction Modeling Manager - McCarthy

About U. S. CAD
U. S. CAD is a BIM and manufacturing industry consultant and the largest Autodesk Authorized Value Added Reseller on the West Coast. U. S. CAD specializes in helping its customers integrate BIM, Sustainable Design and Digital Prototyping technologies within their organizations by incorporating a variety of Autodesk solutions along with implementation, training, BIM modeling and production, and configuration services. U. S. CAD's expertise is sought after by an impressive array of companies because of their expertise in implementing advanced technologies and their unique mix of services including process assessment and consulting, knowledge assessment, flexible expert training options, project mentoring and technical support services. U. S. CAD has offices in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Honolulu.

"At U. S. CAD, we are well aware that AutoCAD and Autodesk Building Information Modeling software are critical applications around which you have built the success of your business," said Counts. "Because of this, it is important that U. S. CAD can support you and offer your extended design team with unique services such as BIM Implementation, Production, and Content Development. U. S. CAD continually strives to ensure you receive the service and support you need to be successful in today's changing markets."

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Wednesday, June 9, 2004

DoubleStar's Recruitment Consulting Business Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Leading talent acquisition and recruitment process outsourcing firm turns a $6,000 initial investment into over $120 million in revenue.

West Chester, PA (PRWEB) August 5, 2008

On August 15, 1993 DoubleStar, Inc., a leader in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Talent Measurement solutions, opened for business with the mission of helping organizations find outstanding talent while also improving their recruiting process and function. Out of the co-founder's spare bedroom, with a $6,000 cash advance on his credit card and a PowerPoint presentation, DoubleStar was launched.

Fifteen years later, through partnerships with over 250 of the East Coast's leading employers including the likes of Aramark, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Capital One, Home Depot, TD Bank, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase, SAP America, Siemens Medical Solutions, Main Line Health System, TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, and Travelers Insurance, DoubleStar has delivered over $120 million in innovative staffing and talent measurement solutions designed to meet the unique needs of market-leading organizations.

"DoubleStar has been able to create a wonderful success story in the Human Capital space. They are a privately held company that has continued to grow organically, without the help of outside capital," notes Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR. Com. "Over the years, as their business has matured, they have also been able to leverage one of their core strengths - an intense focus on delivering measurable results to clients. In 2007, they launched the industry's first web-based Workforce Analytics product, enabling organizations to measure all types of talent management data, including detailed staffing metrics, to make better business decisions."

DoubleStar delivers the following services and technology:
On Demand Project Recruiting Talent Intelligence Recruitment Process Outsourcing Process Optimization and Consulting Workforce Analytics Products and Services "It has been immensely gratifying to create a company that anticipated the recruitment industry's need for outsourced professional services long before the term RPO ever existed," said Harry Griendling, co-founder of DoubleStar. "The dedication and hard work of our staff, combined with the insight and direction provided by our clients, really helped us shape a company that has consistently delivered long-term value to our clients and great careers for our employees. I am thankful everyday for our great team, and our strong, durable client relationships."

In celebration of their anniversary, DoubleStar is offering new Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) clients a 15% discount for the first year on any new multi-year agreement signed before December 31, 2008.

About DoubleStar:
DoubleStar, Inc, a leading provider of Talent Acquisition, RPO, and Talent Measurement solutions, helps clients optimize their human capital practices for enhanced operational and financial performance. A two-time INC. 500 consulting firm, DoubleStar has appeared a record six times in the Philly 100 list of fastest - growing companies, has been named by Benchmark Communications as one of the top 25 companies in the world for Best Practices in Human Capital Management, and was named by Gartner as one of the "Cool Vendors" for Talent Management solutions. More information can be found at www. doublestarinc. com.

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UPI Writer Lidia Wasowicz Pringle Releases New Book, Available Now

In her bold and balanced new book, Suffer the Child: How the Healthcare System Is Failing Our Future, award-winning investigative reporter and UPI senior science writer, Lidia Wasowicz Pringle, provides urgent reasons why national attention must be focused on the health of our children.

STERLING, Va. (PRWEB) February 17, 2007

"Our children are our future, and those who are healthy and suffering, are faced with an increasingly challenging and complex health care system. Lidia Pringle in Suffer the Child not only documents the ways in which we are failing our children, but what we can do to begin to effect change through improved communication, collaboration, and cooperation; reaching beyond the latest drugs to non-pharmaceutical treatment alternatives," said David Riley, MD, Editor in Chief, EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing, Clinical Associate Professor, UNM Medical School; Founder, Integrative Medicine Institute.

Based on a two-year investigation of hundreds of documents and 250 interviews with pediatric specialists and advocates, the meticulously researched work paints a disturbing picture of our children's health and an ailing system charged with its care.

Among the dramatic findings:

-- Chronic conditions, including asthma and autism, are creeping onto pediatric patient charts at alarming rates. The prevalence of asthma alone has risen 232 percent in 30 years. No one seems to know exactly why.

-- Health problems usually associated with adulthood, such as obesity and diabetes, are plaguing ever-younger age groups.

-- Suicide and mental illness--from attention deficit to bipolar disorder--are marring what should be the carefree years. Black box warnings of potential suicidal thoughts in adolescents adorn antidepressant labels, casting doubt on years of assurances of the drugs' safety and effectiveness.

-- While some of the worst childhood scourges, such as polio and smallpox, have been eradicated, a new wave of insidious illnesses has emerged that neither time nor treatments can heal. Their reported incidence continues to rise, disabling at present more than 9 million minors.

In digging beneath the headlines, Suffer the Child explores such questions as:

-- Is the increasing incidence of childhood ailments due to better diagnostic tools and clearer medical understanding or are these really burgeoning epidemics caused by environmental, familial, societal, genetic, or other factors?

-- How much is known about the long-term effects of medicines given our children whose brains and bodies are still growing and developing?

-- How does a physician decide on a treatment course, when some 70 percent of drugs used with children are not approved for children?

-- Are we properly balancing preventive strategies, drug treatments, and non-pharmaceutical alternatives?

-- How can parents weigh wisely whether a certain medication--be it vaccine or Ritalin or aspirin--will help or harm their child?

-- How well is the medical community balancing protecting child research participants while promoting needed scientific inquiry?

-- To what extent does pharmaceutical industry influence seep into the doctor's, regulator's, and researcher's office?

With its unprecedented compilation of facts and information, Suffer the Child is a vital resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, parents, and anyone concerned with the future of our children's health.

About the Author. Award-winning investigative reporter, Lidia Wasowicz Pringle, joined United Press International 30 years ago while still an undergraduate student, working as a general news reporter, broadcast editor, and the first female investigative reporter in the UPI Pacific Division. Since 1982, she has served as West Coast Science Editor, Science Writer and, currently, Senior Science Writer, specializing in in-depth reporting of science/medical topics of interest to UPI's worldwide clientele. Her most recent 15-part series on diets and obesity was nominated for the 2005 Communications Award, National Academies Keck Futures Initiative. This is Ms. Pringle's first book. She lives in Mill Valley, California with her husband and two children.

Sunday, June 6, 2004

As Much as 29.5 Percent Click Fraud in Google&#194;’s Pay-Per-Click Search Engine, Reports MarketingExperiments. com

As Much as 29.5 Percent Click Fraud in GoogleÂ’s Pay-Per-Click Search Engine, Reports MarketingExperiments. com

New research published in The Marketing Experiments Journal sheds light on growing click fraud problem.

Atlantic Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) August 1, 2005

Research recently published in MarketingExperiments. comÂ’s online publication, The Marketing Experiments Journal, reveals up to 29.5 percent of paid search traffic may be fraudulent.

Â“From our research, we found that it is unlikely an individual committing click fraud by clicking an ad over and over will go undetected by Google,Â” said Flint McGlaughlin, director of MEC labs. Â“But our research also shows that when more sophisticated systems and software are used, only a small percentage of the fraud is detected, with fraud increasing proportionate to the bid price.Â”

The click fraud research brief can be found at www. MarketingExperiments. com and outlines what click fraud is, how significant of a problem it is and how it can successfully be avoided.

The experiment was conducted in conjunction with Los Angeles-based Clicks2Customers. com and focused on three pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns running during a 10-day period in 2005. Duplicate clicks were determined by comparing IP addresses, language, browser settings, referring URL, time of click, operating system, browser plug-ins and country of origin.

Â“Our random sample of PPC campaigns uncovered as much as 29.5 percent PPC fraud and showed that Google was able to account for and credit only a tiny portion of those fraudulent charges,Â” McGlaughlin said. Â“Whether it is click fraud or the lesser known impression fraud, these fraudulent clicks can cause a lot of damage to advertisers because it drains their budgets. Companies should be aware of how big of a problem it really is and be equipped to more aptly detect it.Â”

MarketingExperiments. com is an online research laboratory that determines which online strategies and tactics really work in Internet marketing. Results of its experiments are published for free online in The Marketing Experiments Journal.

Those interested in finding out more about the pay-per-click fraud problem can visit: www. MarketingExperiments. com.

About MarketingExperiments. com

MarketingExperiments. Com (MEC) is an online marketing research laboratory dedicated to discovering Â“what really worksÂ” in Internet marketing. MEC engages in primary and secondary research and publishes results in The Marketing Experiments Journal. To conduct relevant, practical experiments, MEC partners with clients such as the New York Times, Reuters News Service LLC, and USA Health Care. MarketingExperiments. com is a member of the MEC Labs Group and a division of Digital Trust, Inc. For more information, please visit www. MarketingExperiments. com.

MarketingExperiments. com Media Contacts:

David Politis, Politis Communications, 801-523-3730(work)/801-556-8184(cell), or

Rachel Atkinson, Politis Communications, 801-523-3730,

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The Desperate Housewives Effect: First Scientific Study Reveals Growing Population Suffer From Eating Disorders in Midlife Genetics Plays Large Role

The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-D) today announced the results of a two-year, groundbreaking study on the growing, but often overlooked population of "middle-aged" women with eating disorders. This study is the first to scientifically establish that there is an increase in the number of women in midlife seeking treatment for eating disorders. It has been a common misconception that the profile of someone with an eating disorder is an upper-class teenage girl. However it is often a woman between the ages of 30 and 65.

Denver (PRWEB) March 2, 2008

"Women with eating disorders who are age 30 and above fly under the radar in terms of getting noticed and treated," said Dr. Tamara Pryor, Clinical Director of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver and the author of this landmark study. "Over the past four years or so, we've been seeing more midlife women with eating disorders in our center and according to my research; these women don't just wake up at age 30 and develop an eating disorder. 94% of the participants had an eating disorder when they were younger and either relapsed or their condition worsened later in life."

"Since such a study has never before been conducted, the results and conclusions drawn from it will have profound effects on how eating disorder treatment is conducted on women in midlife," said Carolyn Ross, MD MPH, medical director of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver.

"I am one of the 6 percent for whom the behaviors started later in life. I got a divorce and it started with a diet," said former Eating Disorder Center of Denver patient, Toni Saiber. In a way, I believe I had the temperament traits of someone at risk for an eating disorder [since adolescence], it just hadn't manifested until I was 32."

Mid-life eating disorder survivor, Ellen Hart Peña's illness recurred after the stressor of a divorce. She personally identified with the genetic component of the study's findings, as her daughter also struggled with the illness.

Psychologists refer to personality traits that one has since birth as one's "temperament." This study is the first to compare the temperament and character profiles of eating disorder patients in adolescence and midlife. In the study, teen and middle-aged study participants were compared with each other and their profiles were surprisingly similar. Both the midlife eating disorder patients and the young adult eating disorder patients shared genetically-determined traits that resulted in them being highly anxious, worrisome individuals with low self-esteem.

"This is about prevention and about intercepting the illness early on. When parents are armed with knowledge about the temperament profile of someone at risk for an eating disorder, they can take steps to prevent it--like never encouraging those children to go on a diet," said Saiber. "We can change a lot about ourselves, but temperament sticks with you throughout your life. You have to learn what your temperament is in order to make healthy behavior changes that are appropriate for you."

Pryor accounts for the increase in middle-aged eating disorder patients with several explanations:
More awareness and better treatment methods have allowed eating disorder patients to survive into middle-age; A baby boom of more middle-aged Americans has likewise yielded a boom of more middle-aged eating disorder sufferers; A society that places such a high premium on a young, very thin physical appearance has caused women to develop eating disorders in adolescence and either relapse or continue their eating disorders well into middle-age

"We call this phenomenon the 'Desperate Housewives Effect' because of how thin and young the middle-aged women on the popular television show appear. The timely name puts some responsibility on a culture that supports and encourages fountain of youth fixes" said Pryor. "It is just not statistically 'normal' for women over 30 to have the same bodies they did at 18 or 20."

Both groups of study participants (regardless of age) shared early dieting as the gateway behavior triggering their illness. Other contributing causes the study identified were: abuse, trauma, grief and loss. The study found that psychological issues for midlife patients with eating disorders are similar to those in younger women: low self-esteem or self-worth, body loathing and, perhaps, a co-existing psychiatric condition. In fact, women with eating disorders in both age groups were found to have such similar temperaments, coping mechanisms and maturity levels that it does not make sense to separate them from one another in a treatment setting.

"I learned a lot from those young women," Saiber said of her former adolescent therapy group mates. Saiber added that she considers them sisters, sharing the same obstacles in life.

"Midlife eating disorder patients may be 46 years old, but this study indicates that they are actually 16 years old, developmentally. Eating disorders actually stunt people's emotional development," Pryor said. "Both age groups can benefit from one another in treatment."

Fifty more participants have recently been added to this continuing scientific study. For more information about the study, please refer to the attached Executive Summary and Study details.

Toni Saiber's Story:
Toni Saiber stopped eating properly when she was in her 30s. An impending divorce precipitated her eating disorder in 1982. To cope with the loss and to re-enter the dating world she began dieting at 5 feet 7 inches tall and 130 pounds. Soon, she was down to 115. In 1988, she got pregnant by her second husband. She was told she needed to increase her caloric intake but was unable to. In the ninth week of her pregnancy, she lost the baby's heartbeat. The loss of her child only worsened her latent eating disorder. Her eating disorder continued for another 15 years until early 2003, when she weighed 85 pounds. She went into a coma that lasted eight days and nearly died on three separate occasions. She spent a month in the hospital and then was sent to an inpatient eating disorder treatment program. Due to her eating disorder, Toni lost her fertility, her upper teeth, and a great deal of her hair. Saiber is so interested in helping others with eating disorders that she started a non-profit foundation with this same objective.

Ellen Hart Peña's Story:
Ellen Hart Peña is most known for the 1996 made-for-TV movie, Dying to be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Peña Story, based on her life. She was an Olympic hopeful and was married to former Mayor of Denver and U. S. Secretary of Transportation, Federico Peña until they divorced in September 2001. Her eating disorder began when she was a senior in college and continued for 10 years thereafter. She was in remission for 11 years, but relapsed when dealing with her divorce in her early 40s. Peña says that she choose to go public with her disorder because she felt that, as a politician's wife, she was in a position to help people with eating disorders.

About the Eating Disorder Center of Denver:
The Eating Disorder Center of Denver is the only facility in Colorado that offers partial hospitalization while providing the highest level of care for adult males and females with anorexia, bulimia and related disorders. Its partial hospitalization program provides comprehensive treatment on an outpatient basis, 7 days a week, 11 hours a day. The center also offers an evening intensive outpatient program three days a week, 4 hours a day and outpatient services/aftercare for those patients who do not require a more intensive treatment program.

A multidisciplinary team of physicians, clinicians and dietitians are dedicated to helping patients bring about change through empowerment. Working together, they create specialized treatment plans that fit each patient's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and nutritional needs. Patients learn to practice and internalize recovery skills until they can incorporate these behaviors into their way of life. For more information, call 866.771.0861 or visit the center's Website at www. edcdenver. com.

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