NeoVista Presents a Revolutionary New Treatment for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

NeoVista Presents a Revolutionary New Treatment for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

NeoVista Inc., a California-based medical device company, presented its revolutionary new technology for treating Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) today in Barcelona.

Barcelona, Spain (PRWEB) February 12, 2008

NeoVista Inc., a California-based medical device company, presented its revolutionary new technology for treating Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) today in Barcelona. The results from prior feasibility studies lends hope to an effective treatment by means of a single surgical procedure that not only checks the development of AMD, but also shows the promise of improving a large number of patients’ vision, thus enabling them to perform everyday activities again.

The event was hosted by Dr. Borja Corcóstegui, Director of the Ocular Microsurgery Institute (IMO) in Barcelona, who is serving as a principle investigator for the NeoVista sponsored CABERNET clinical study. Also on the program were John N. Hendrick, President and CEO of NeoVista; Dr. Eugene de Juan, vice chairman of ForSight Labs and co-inventor of the NeoVista technology; and Dr. Benjamín Guix, radiotherapist and director of the IMOR Foundation, Medical Institute for Radiotherapy and Oncology, also in Barcelona.

Dr. Corcostegui stated, "I am pleased to serve as a Principle Investigator in the CABERNET Study. A surgical approach to treating this terrible disease is an exciting idea and I look forward to observing the outcomes of this multi-center trial."

AMD is one of the most serious conditions that affect the macula (the part of the eye responsible for central vision) and is the main cause of irreparable blindness in people over 60. If left untreated, the condition gives rise to a rapid loss of central vision.

There are currently more than 164,000 people with wet AMD in Spain, and 30,000 new cases are detected every year. These figures are expected to increase in the coming years as the population ages.

NeoVista has begun a definitive clinical trial called CABERNET (CNV Secondary to AMD Treated with BEta RadiatioN Epiretinal Therapy) to demonstrate the effectiveness of the NeoVista treatment protocol compared to the results obtained with anti-VEGF therapy alone.

This study will recruit 495 patients in 40 clinical sites throughout the world, including the Ocular Microsurgery Institute (IMO) in Barcelona, which will begin its initial treatments in February 2008.

John N. Hendrick, President and CEO of NeoVista, stated "I am pleased with the attendance at today's event. There is clearly a strong local interest in our surgical approach to treating wet AMD. All of us at NeoVista look forward to the continued expansion of CABERNET study sites and the ultimate results of this important study."

About NeoVista, Inc.
NeoVista, Inc. is a privately held development-stage medical device company based in Fremont, California. Current investors include Versant Ventures, SV Life Sciences, the Carlyle Group, Accuitive Ventures, Essex Woodlands Health Ventures, and MPM Capital.

For more information about the company, their novel treatment approach, or the CABERNET clinical trial, please visit the company's Web site at http://www. neovistainc. com/ (http://www. neovistainc. com/).

For further information, please contact to:

Tony Moses
NeoVista, Inc.

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Dow Jones – The Deepest Secrets Revealed

Dow Jones – The Deepest Secrets Revealed

InvestTechFX top analysts have just revealed the darkest deepest secrets of the Dow Jones Industrial Average that drive’s traders upside down and reflects the fluctuations of the US economy. www. investtechfx. com

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 22, 2009

According to InvestTechFX the worldwide Forex broker offering 1 pip spread, the Dow Jones Industrial Average represents the average worth of 30 of the largest and most commonly held public companies in the United States of America. Founded in 1896 by Charles Dow along with the statistician Edward Jones, the index was originally made up of only 12 stocks. Of the 12 original stocks, only General Electric remains as one of the 30 stocks counted in the average. Due to the fact that the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the average of 30 of the most commonly held stocks in the US economy, the index is often used, along with the S&P 500 index, NASDAQ composite and Russell 2000 index, to gauge the general health of the US economy.

InvestTechFX leading Forex Corp. using the MetaTrader 4 platform reports that the Dow Jones Industrial Average name is more historic than representative of the contents, as the majority of the 30 member stocks have nothing to do with the heavy industries, and include food, retail, pharmaceuticals and financial sector companies. However, when the index was first conceived, it was intended to measure the strength of the American industries sectors, and the 12 stocks which made up the index were all part of the heavy industries sector. The stocks which make up the index have undergone several significant changes over the more than 110 years of its existence, and now all but one of the original stocks are no longer counted in the index, and the index now measures the general strength of the entire US economy, rather than just the industries.

InvestTechFX worldwide Forex company allowing trading on futures explains that the Dow Jones is not a true arithmetic average. If it was a true arithmetic average, the value of the index would be calculated by taking the sum of the 30 member stocks and dividing them by 30. This does not, however, take into account things like stock splits which would affect the continuity of the index. Instead, the divisor is adjusted based on these changes, which insures that the index is continuous. As a result, the value of the average is higher than it would be had it been a straight algorithmic average. Currently the Dow Divisor is calculated at 0.132319125, which means that for a $1 change in the price of a stock, the average moves by 7.56 points.

InvestTechFX leading worldwide no commission Forex Broker representative reports that the 30 companies included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average are 30 of the most commonly held publicly traded companies in the American economy. Due to the prominence of these stocks, they tend to mirror what is going on in the rest of the economy as a whole. It is for this reason that the Dow Jones is one of the most common indicators of the strength of the current US economy.

InvestTechFX leading 1 pip fixed spread Forex broker would like to point out, however, that there are critics to the Dow Jones as an indicator of the US economy. First of all, the fact that it is calculated using a weighted average, which means that stocks with relatively higher prices have more of an effect over the average than stocks with lower values. Therefore, a $1 change for a cheaper stock will not affect the value of the average as much as a $1 change in value for another stock. Another criticism is that the components of the Dow do not open at the same time in the morning. This means that the stocks that open first thing in the morning begin effecting the average immediately, while the stocks which have not yet opened are still counted with their closing price from the night before (or the following Friday if it is Monday). This means that the Dow often opens relatively close to where it opened, rather than reflecting the actual opening prices of its component stocks. Some also argue that using only 30 stocks to represent the entire US economy is not an accurate representation, and an index which encompasses more stocks would be more accurate. www. investtechfx. com

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Innovative Voice and Swallowing Center Opens in Orange County

Innovative Voice and Swallowing Center Opens in Orange County

Hoag Hospital announces the grand opening of Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center, the most comprehensive program in Orange County. Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center provides the complete spectrum of multidisciplinary care located within the new Hoag Health Center-Newport Beach.

Newport Beach, CA (Vocus) June 18, 2009

Hoag Hospital announces the grand opening of Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center (http://www. hoaghospital. org/voice), the most comprehensive program in Orange County. Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center provides the complete spectrum of multidisciplinary care located within the new Hoag Health Center-Newport Beach.

The center offers procedures to improve voice and swallowing function, providing patients with less invasive operating options, and speech. State-of-the-art diagnostics and office-based treatment options include laser surgery using a pulsed KTP laser, a first in Southern California, and unsedated laryngeal procedures--a significant convenience over the conventional procedure.

Specialized care is available for people with hoarseness resulting from various voice and swallowing disorders as well as for professional voice users such as singers, actors, clergy, lawyers, and teachers.

"Many individuals being treated for other disorders may also find themselves with complications related to voice and/or swallowing," states Steven Feinberg, M. D., director of Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center (http://www. hoaghospital. org/voice), whose patients include those suffering from systemic neurologic disorders such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. "These patients benefit from expert diagnosis and treatments including medical and surgical therapies as well as voice therapy."

Dr. Feinberg is the only fellowship-trained laryngologist in Orange County and comes to Hoag from Massachusetts General Hospital where he trained with leaders in the field and held an academic appointment in the Harvard Medical School. He completed a 5-year residency in Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California-Irvine.

Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center is open 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday and located at 500 Superior Ave #305 in Newport Beach, CA 92663. For more information, call (949) 764-1850 or visit www. hoaghospital. org/voice (http://www. hoaghospital. org/voice).

About Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian:
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (www. hoaghospital. org) is a 498-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital located in Newport Beach, Calif. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Hoag offers a comprehensive mix of health care services, including Centers of Excellence in cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, orthopedics and women's health. National Research Corporation has endorsed Hoag as Orange County's most preferred hospital for the past 13 consecutive years. And for an unprecedented 13 years, residents of Orange County have chosen Hoag as the county's best hospital in a local newspaper survey. In order to meet the growing needs of Irvine and South County residents, Hoag will open an Irvine campus in 2010. Hoag continues to offer additional services to the community through the seven Hoag Health Centers located throughout Orange County.

Contact:
April Johnson
Hoag Hospital Marketing
Office: 949/764-8695
April. Johnson @ HoagHospital. org

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Early Retirees Pave the Way for Others to Retire Young

Early Retirees Pave the Way for Others to Retire Young

If high stress and long hours on the job are something you could live without, then pick up the March 2004 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and read “Get Out Early” by Catherine Siskos. Featured in her article are Larry and Kris Ferstenou who exited the full-time workforce over a decade ago at ages 40 and 42. They retired young without being rich and without having earned a six-digit income. You can read more about their story and how you, too, can leave behind the high stress and long hours of your job in Kiplinger’s March issue.

St. George, UT (PRWEB) February 19, 2004

If high stress and long hours on the job are something you could live without, then pick up the March 2004 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and read “Get Out Early” by Associate Editor Catherine Siskos. Featured in her article are early retirees Larry and Kris Ferstenou who exited the full-time workforce over a decade ago at ages 40 and 42. Their story illustrates that it’s not only possible to retire young, but that it can be done without being rich and without having to earn a six-digit income.

The Ferstenous began their quest to retire early after Larry’s 52-year old father died suddenly of a heart attack. It was an incident that changed their lives in more ways than one. In their mid-twenties at the time, and determined not to work until the day they died, the couple set an ambitious goal of retiring with a million dollars when Larry turned 50. But sixteen years later the Ferstenous came to the conclusion that working six and often seven days a week in an effort to become “rich” would probably take its toll on their health and relationship long before they achieved their financial goal. Fortunately, they had come to realize something else: you don’t need a million dollars to retire early.

Having met only half their financial goal, the Ferstenous left their average 65-hour workweeks in 1993 to enjoy the freedom and control over their lives that early retirement allows. And eleven years later? According to Larry, “We retired in our early 40s without pensions, stock options, or an inheritance. Yet, more than a decade later (and even after the recent three-year bear market), our net worth is significantly higher than when we retired. With sufficient motivation and effective long-term strategies, others can do the same.” In addition to the Ferstenou’s story, Kiplinger’s article “Get Out Early” describes a major change taking place in retirement and suggests alternatives for leaving behind the high stress and long hours that many workers face today.

To inspire and empower others to achieve their early retirement dream, Larry Ferstenou has written “You CAN Retire Young: How to Retire in Your 40s or 50s Without Being Rich” (American Book Publishing, 2002). For more information, go to http://www. youcanretireyoung. com (http://www. youcanretireyoung. com)
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Linet Americas, a Worldwide Leader in Healthcare Technology, Emerges in Northeast with Bed Installations at Oswego Hospital

Linet Americas, a Worldwide Leader in Healthcare Technology, Emerges in Northeast with Bed Installations at Oswego Hospital

Linet Americas expands into the Northeast with an installation of their Eleganza E3 beds at Oswego Hospital offering patients, caregivers, and staff with the latest innovations in hospital bed technology. For over 125 years Oswego Health system has been committed to providing the best patient care and latest advances in medical technologies and they continue that today with Linet Americas’ exceptional beds.

Oswego, NY (PRWEB) October 27, 2010

Linet Americas expands into the Northeast with an installation of their Eleganza E3 beds at Oswego Hospital offering patients, caregivers, and staff with the latest innovations in hospital bed technology. For over 125 years Oswego Health system has been committed to providing the best patient care and latest advances in medical technologies and they continue that today with Linet Americas’ exceptional beds.

“Linet Americas is very excited to partner with Oswego Hospital and look forward to forging a longstanding business relationship in the years to come. Like Oswego, we’re committed to providing the very best care through innovative technology” said Colin Bain, President and CEO of Linet Americas. “Our beds are easy to use, comfortable for the patient and simple to maintain. We are committed to improving patient care while providing the nursing community with products designed to make their difficult jobs easier.”

About Linet Americas:
Linet Americas is an operating unit of Linet, an international leader in healthcare technology. Founded in 1990, Linet has hospital beds installed in 93 countries and is now considered one of the most dynamic companies in the healthcare field. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Linet Americas opened its U. S. headquarters in 2010 by introducing its top selling hospital bed, the Eleganza, to the U. S. market. With over 120,000 installations around the world, the Eleganza family of products deliver functionality, simplicity, and reliability while providing effective management of a hospital's capital budget and improving patient care. Backed by the industry’s best warranty, Linet beds are recognized for low cost of ownership, simple maintenance, and innovative design. http://www. linetamericas. com

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Pegasystems Supports Nordea to Automate Investigations with Business Process Management Software

Pegasystems Supports Nordea to Automate Investigations with Business Process Management Software

Pegasystems Supports Nordea to Automate Investigations with Business Process Management Software

CAMBRIDGE, MA (PRWEB) October 31, 2004

Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), a leader in rules-based, smart business process management (BPM) software, today announced that it has been chosen as the supplier of business process management software by Nordea, the leading Nordic financial services group.

The initial phase of the program will roll out PegaBANKING™ Smart Investigate™ to four of Nordea’s payment processing areas: Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. Additional projects within global operational services, such as Treasury and Custody, will also be reviewed, with the goal of further enhancing operational processes across the entire organization.

PegaBANKING Smart Investigate, which Pegasystems recently made available on its PegaRULES Process Commander V4 platform, automates inquiry and exception processing activities across numerous wholesale banking departments, including payments, foreign exchange, Nostro reconciliations, and more. It handles the receipt and processing of incoming messages, sends outbound correspondence in SWIFT and other formats, searches for related transactions, and processes compensation claims and adjustments.

“This agreement with Nordea is a great endorsement of Smart Investigate and provides us with an opportunity to work with one of the Nordic region’s largest banks. I understand Nordea was impressed by the business case for Pegasystems and reassured by our successful implementations at UBS and Rabobank,” said David Wells, vice president, Europe, for Pegasystems.

About Nordea

Nordea is the leading financial services group in the Nordic and Baltic Sea region, with approximately EUR 262 billion in assets. It operates through three business areas: Retail Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and Asset Management & Life. It has nearly 11 million customers and 1,240 branch offices, and is a world leader in Internet banking, with more than 3.5 million e-customers. Nordea shares are listed in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen. For more information, visit www. nordea. com.

About Pegasystems

Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) provides rules-based, smart business process management (BPM) software to large organizations, helping to deliver significant ROI and providing them with the flexibility and agility to respond to changing business needs. The company offers applications for the financial services, healthcare, insurance and government markets, as well as a cross-industry BPM application. Pegasystems is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., and has regional offices in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. For more information, visit www. pega. com.

For information, contact:

Jeremy Payne 

Pegasystems Europe

+44 118 965 1641 

Jeremy. payne@pega. com 

Alex Crawshaw

Pirate Communications

+44 20 7760 7055

Alex@piratecomms. com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may be construed as “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “hope,” “anticipate,” “plan” and similar expressions, among others, identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve various risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's actual results to differ significantly. Further information is contained in the Company’s most recent report on form 10-Q or 10-K and other recent filings on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE: Pegasystems is a registered trademark of Pegasystems Inc. Other product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. Ranks in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Program for North America

Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. Ranks in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Program for North America

Attributes its 442% Revenue Growth to innovation and employee dedication.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 24, 2007

Sterling Testing Systems, Inc., the leading information resource provider with expertise in employment screening services, announced it has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 500 Program for North America. The program is a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences companies in the United States and Canada by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional services organizations. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from 2002–2006.

"We are motivated now more than ever before," said Sterling's CEO, William Greenblatt, who credits commitment to excellence and unwavering focus as drivers for the company's 442% revenue growth from 2002–2006. Greenblatt is passionate about helping organizations create a safer workplace environment by supplying better information through innovative technologies. Under his leadership, the company has deployed the most advanced Human Capital Management Software Solution technology and provided an ever-growing roster of services for its more than 6,000 clients. "We will continue to develop our service-enabling technologies and our abilities to provide information to employers better, faster and cheaper. Ultimately, we win by facilitating the success and safety of our clients and their employees, vendors, and customers."

Sterling's increase in revenues of 442% from 2002 to 2006 resulted in a ranking of 334 in the Technology Fast 500 for North America.

"To rank on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, companies must achieve phenomenal revenue growth over five years," said Phil Asmundson, vice chairman, U. S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. "We applaud Sterling for being among the fastest growing companies in North America."

A prime example of Sterling’s focus on technology can be found with CourtDirectSM – Sterling’s proprietary criminal conviction search technology and network. CourtDirectSM has enabled Sterling to deliver criminal search services to its clients more accurately and over 50% faster than its closest competitors.

In addition to ranking on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, Sterling ranked 28 on the New York Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in the New York area.

The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2002 to 2006.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

About Sterling Testing Systems, Inc.:
Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of pre-employment screening, background checks, drug testing, HR outsourcing services, information and solutions. The company’s proprietary technologies -- Sterling DirectSM and Court DirectSM -- seamlessly link HR professionals to a host of pre-employment screening and background information and data. Sterling boasts over 6,000 clients from Fortune 500 companies to small - and mid-sized companies in a range of industries including healthcare, retail, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, professional services, and telecommunications, among others. For more information, please visit www. sterlingtesting. com.

About Deloitte:
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 140 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 150,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas—audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services—and serves more than 80 percent of the world’s largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide
Services in all four professional areas.

As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names.

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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Senior Advertising Executive Joins Medeguide

Senior Advertising Executive Joins Medeguide

Russell Conrad, formerly Regional Managing Director for Admax Networks, has joined Medeguide. com as Head of Advertising and Sponsorship

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) May 21, 2009

Russell Conrad, formerly Regional Managing Director for Admax Networks, has joined Medeguide (http://www. medeguide. com/) as Head of Advertising and Sponsorship responsible for developing Medeguide's online advertising and sponsorship activities. Medeguide is a new healthcare web portal (http://www. medeguide. com/) to connect patients and doctors online, and is scheduled to launch at the Healthcare Travel Conference in Singapore on June 30, 2009.

Mr. Conrad has extensive digital media and healthcare industry experience having spent eight years with Service Master Corporation, a leading healthcare support services outsourcing company, in various senior management roles in North America, South America and Asia. He later joined Admax Networks, the largest online advertising network in Southeast Asia with offices in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam

Ruben Toral, Medeguide's founder, said Mr. Conrad was the ideal candidate to lead the company's advertising initiatives given his experience in healthcare and digital media services. "Russ is a proven executive" noted Mr. Toral, "who has a very unique skill set and a great reputation in the industry. We are very fortunate to have him."

Mr. Conrad held various senior executive positions at Admax Networks, including CEO for New Media, the company's digital media company. Mr. Conrad was responsible for providing digital media and consulting services for large multinationals, including HSBC, Unilever and Samsung. He was later tapped to head up the regional advertising activities for Admax Networks, where he worked with large advertising agencies in seven countries.

At Medeguide, Mr. Conrad will be tasked to help the company develop healthcare advertising and sponsorship programs (http://www. medeguide. com/advertisers. php) targeted towards large hospital medical device manufacturers and major pharmaceutical companies. He will also be the point man for developing online partnerships and content syndication.

Medeguide is "I am very excited to join Medeguide," said Mr. Conrad, "because it has so much potential. No site I know of brings consumers, healthcare providers and advertisers together so seamlessly."

About Medeguide:
Medeguide (http://www. medeguide. com (http://www. medeguide. com)) is a web portal that helps patients connect with doctors online, and provides international doctors and hospitals an online platform to promote their services and treatment packages. Scheduled to go live on June 30, 2009, Medeguide will feature profiles of leading international hospitals, doctors and treatment packages.

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Finding Humor in Long-Term Care

Finding Humor in Long-Term Care

Drew Velting, aka "New York's Funniest Psychologist," is observing National Assisted Living Week by performing stand-up comedy at several Long Island facilities.

New York (PRWEB) September 15, 2007

With the announcement of his "Assisted Laughing Tour," Drew Velting is kicking-off another series of stand-up comedy shows for senior audiences. The Long Island comedian plans to celebrate National Assisted Living Week (September 9-15) by performing at five different elder care facilities in the New York area.

"Drew brings a much needed breath of fresh air to the long-term care arena with his wry wit and spot-on sense of humor," said Jim Berklan, Editor of McKnight's Long-Term Care News. "Formally trained as a psychologist, he knows older adults (and their caregivers) perhaps better than any other comedian around."

Velting believes that laughter helps seniors remain healthy, active, and socially connected. He also recognizes that age-related differences can determine what people consider to be funny. "Research suggests humor comprehension declines with age," says the comic. "Of course, this turns out to be more of an issue when you stop aging."

Assisted Laughing Tour Dates:

September 9 -- Kings Park Adult Home (Kings Park, NY)
September 10 -- Somerset Gardens (Plainview, NY)
September 11 -- The Regency (Glen Cove, NY)
September 12 -- Sterling Glen (Bay Shore, NY)
September 17 -- Maryville Adult Home (Huntington, NY)

For additional information please contact Drew Velting or visit his website at www. psychcomedy. com.

About Drew Velting:
Notable for his quick wit and dry delivery, Drew Velting is a clinical psychologist, who performs stand-up comedy in cafes, comedy clubs, and nursing homes. He is a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Look for some of his comedy material in the soon-to-be-published revision of "Joke Express," edited by Judy Brown.

Contact:
Drew Velting
(646) 262-1228
Drew @ psychcomedy. com
Www. psychcomedy. com

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Toni Buxton Offers Freshmen The Secret to Your College Success

Toni Buxton Offers Freshmen The Secret to Your College Success

(PRWEB) May 5, 2002

Nearly everyone who goes to college makes dozens of “freshman blunders.” Many of these could have been avoided if they had someone to point them in the right direction. These blunders run the gamut from money woes to weight issues to dealing with professors and working the system to your best advantage.

Coming upon her ten year reunion, Gulf High School graduate Toni Buxton published her words of wisdom for incoming college freshmen in the form of a book entitled, The Secret to Your College Success: 101 Ways to Make the Most of Your College Experience. Based on her experience as a student at a number of universities, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Adjunct Professor, Buxton first compiled the list to give to her students. “I had dozens of students ask me how to handle other professors, money crises, financial aid matter, and other important issues that were important to them as beginning college students. Those experiences demonstrated the need many college students have for information from someone who is close to them in age and experience,” Buxton explained.

The Secret to Your College Success: 101 Ways to Make the Most of Your College Experience answers the questions most asked by college students. The book tackles serious issues like money management, health, and safety in a lighthearted manner. Other issues addressed by Buxton include how to handle an unfair professor, maintaining ones sanity during college, and what to do during college to ensure you get a great job after college. This book provides college students, both incoming and returning, advice “from the trenches” about avoiding these pitfalls to make their college years truly memorable.

 A third-time graduate student, Toni Buxton has attended Florida State University, the University of Texas at Austin and is currently attending the University of Central Florida. Buxton taught communication courses as a graduate student at the University of Central Florida, and as an Adjunct Professor at St. Petersburg Junior College.

 The Secret to Your College Success: 101 Ways to Make the Most of Your College Experience is available online at www. nollege. com and at all major online book stores.

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American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI) Appoints Michael A. Brodeur as Chief Financial Officer

American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI) Appoints Michael A. Brodeur as Chief Financial Officer

American TeleCare, the Leader in Technology-Enabled Telehealth Solutions, Adds Accomplished Financial Executive to its Senior Management Team

Minneapolis (PRWEB) February 25, 2009

American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI) announced that Michael A. Brodeur has joined the company as its chief financial officer. ATI is the leader in the development and application of video-based telehealth solutions to advance patient care.

"Mike is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of high-level financial management experience in the health care, medical device, biotechnology and clinical laboratory industries," said Randy Moore, M. D., M. B.A., chairman and chief executive officer, American TeleCare (ATI). "He brings ATI exceptional expertise in corporate finance, business development and the capital markets."

"With solutions that combine telecommunications technology with unmatched clinical functionality, ATI is at the forefront of the telehealth industry," said Brodeur. "Managing the costs of caring for patients with complex, chronic conditions is a fundamental challenge in health system reform. ATI is positioned to lead the way to establish new models of telehealth-supported care that connect high-risk patients to essential clinical expertise."

Immediately before joining ATI, Brodeur was the chief financial officer of Medical CV, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDCV), developer and manufacturer of laser-based surgical devices. He has also served as CFO of McKesson Medical Management (a $500 million pharmacy outsource provider to hospitals) and Meris Laboratories, Inc. (a $50 million clinical laboratory testing company). He previously held other senior financial leadership positions with EPS Solutions Corporation and WellPoint Health Networks, Inc., now WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE:WLP), which today is the nation's largest health insurer by member numbers. Brodeur was a managing partner at Prairieview CFO Partners, LLP, a CFO services firm for public and pre-IPO emerging and middle-market businesses. And as senior partner at Tatum CFO Partners, LLP, another national CFO services firm, he served as CFO of Molecular Diagnostics, Inc., now CytoCore, Inc. (OTCBB:CYTO) and Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTM).

Brodeur is a certified public accountant who began his career at Ernst & Young. He earned a bachelor's of science degree in business administration and accountancy at California State University, Long Beach, Calif.

About American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI)
Founded in 1993, American TeleCare (ATI) is the pioneer of intelligent monitoring and video-based telehealth technology. With proven experience in clinical process re-engineering, ATI works with leading healthcare organizations to put their patients at the center of care teams and supports them with best-in-class solutions. ATI systems connect continuous healing relationships and deliver essential information for clinical and self care. Ongoing monitoring and constant care of patients at home keeps them connected to clinical expertise and may help prevent acute events. The results: 100-200 percent increases in provider productivity and 65-95 percent reductions in emergency room and inpatient costs - achieved as care teams help physicians watch over, improve and maintain their patients' health. For more information, visit www. americantelecare. com. Then call 800-323-6667.

NOTE: American TeleCare will exhibit at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Annual International Meeting & Exposition, which will be held on April 26-28, 2009 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nev. American TeleCare will be at booth #300.

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Porta Potty Rental Companies to Conform with Illinois Lawmakers' Provisions on Waste Disposal

Porta Potty Rental Companies to Conform with Illinois Lawmakers' Provisions on Waste Disposal

Customers seeking portable toilet rentals in Illinois, can rest assured that vendors listed on mesawasteservices. com are certified to haul and dispose waste legally. Handling waste from porta potties now requires licensing under the Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act.

Statewide, IL (PRWEB) November 17, 2007

An amendment to the Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act has cleared both Houses of the Illinois 95th General Assembly. Under the Act, licenses to pump, haul and dispose of waste from portable toilets were previously issued to individuals. The new provision shifts the licensing and qualification requirements to portable sanitation companies. Employees who maintain "portable toilets and portable, potable handwashing units" will be issued a Portable Sanitation Technician Certificate of Registration after completing a Certification Program as established by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition to pumping, hauling and disposing of waste, Technicians will also be certified in cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the units. Compliance with the new law will be required within six months of its enactment.

One wonders if six months will prove to be enough time in which to implement such a large change to the current system. The Health Department will need to develop guidelines for both the Technician Certification Program and Licensing requirements for portable toilet companies. Once developed, the Department will need to quickly disseminate the information. Many companies will then be scrambling to produce documentation that meets the qualification requirements, such as safety manuals, spill clean-up procedures, etc.

A newly launched web site, mesawasteservices. com, may prove to be useful during this critical transition period. The site's primary function is to serve as an advertising portal for the portable sanitation industry, providing the customer with a simple process for receiving quotes from multiple companies. However, the web designers have built into the site the ability to post information and provide links on a state-by-state basis. A link to the Health Department's web site, for example, would substantially increase its ability to get the word out quickly to porta potty companies throughout Illinois. Another feature of the site is a simple check box area on each info page where the customer can quickly see a company's certification status and established programs. This could prove to be a timely web site launch, indeed.

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DietWeekly. com to officially launch January 6th,2003

DietWeekly. com to officially launch January 6th,2003.

DietWeekly. com announced today that it will be officially opening January 6th, 2003. DietWeekly. com is a FREE online news magazine dedicated to providing news and information related to Dieting.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2002

DietWeekly. com will be offering its first Free online newsletter January 6th,2003. The free online diet magazine was created to allow people to view various dieting information and review todays hottest diets by receiving the DietWeekly online newsletter Free of charge.

Diet news, articles, and product reviews will be included in this free publication. " We are providing our readers with free information on how to make informed decisions about their personal health and well-being", comments Allan Mooney, Founder of DietWeekly. com. "Our publication is meant to educate, inspire and motivate people to better their personal health", he added.

If you have any comments or questions, please direct them to allan@upwardimage. com or call 763-350-5855.

DietWeekly. com Staff

Growing Your Aesthetic Medicine Practice: MD Communications, WordWrite Present Marketing Seminar

Growing Your Aesthetic Medicine Practice: MD Communications, WordWrite Present Marketing Seminar

Experts will share how marketing, public relations and social media fuel practice growth. MD Communications, Inc., the leader in delivering marketing excellence that builds multi-million-dollar cosmetic medical practices, and partner WordWrite Communications, a specialist in medical public relations, are sharing the secrets to building aesthetic medical practices with effective marketing, PR and social media.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) July 29, 2010 —

MD Communications, Inc., the leader in delivering marketing excellence that builds multi-million-dollar cosmetic medical practices, and partner WordWrite Communications, a specialist in medical public relations, are sharing the secrets to building aesthetic medical practices with effective marketing, PR and social media.

MD Communications is hosting a Sunday, Sept. 12 seminar at the Crowne Plaza in Pittsburgh that will teach aesthetic medicine practitioners how to develop more business through traditional and new marketing and public relations channels.

Presenters include Jerry Brandy, president, MD Communications, Vanessa Capozzi, vice president of interactive marketing, MD Communications, and Paul Furiga, president and CEO, WordWrite Communications.

Brandy will discuss the importance of a targeted marketing strategy that includes branded, niche products to differentiate aesthetic medicine practices from competitors. He will outline MD's unique approach to helping practices differentiate themselves. This includes the QuickLift® Cooperative Marketing Program, which helps practices quickly grow market share and build facial aesthetic business in today’s environment. The QuickLift is a revolutionary procedure that tightens skin in the lower portion of the face and neck in a minimally invasive way. The technique, developed by renowned cosmetic surgeon Dominic Brandy, MD, delivers impressive results similar to a traditional lower facelift with a lower likelihood of complications and a quicker recovery.

“There are several key strategies that aesthetic medicine practice owners should be using as they look to generate more business, particularly in what has been a soft market over the past two years,” said Brandy. “Understanding the business climate and implementing a well thought out personalized strategic plan are two strategies that we’ll explore, along with a discussion of what’s on the horizon for 2011.”

The seminar will also feature a discussion about the exploding opportunities available to practitioners who know how to market cosmetic surgery practices on the Internet.

“The Internet has become an invaluable marketing tool for cosmetic and plastic surgeons. Ensuring your practice can be found easily on the Internet by those looking for a doctor or procdure is critical in today’s online world, and there are many strategies you can leverage to be sure you’re working toward optimal search engine placement,” said MD's Vanessa Capozzi, a renowned expert with over ten years of experience with interactive technologies. “One newly emerging way for aesthetic practices to bolster their online presence and get prospective patients talking with and about them is through social media, including blogs, Twitter and Facebook, to name a few. Social media is essential to grow your practice and enable you to have dialogue with potential patients.”

WordWrite's Furiga will discuss the power of storytelling in creating public relations results that generate awareness and deliver new opportunities for aesthetic medicine practices.

“From press releases, to media relations, to proactive management of your online reputation, public relations can help aesthetic medicine practice owners better engage patients and position their firms as the ‘face’ of cosmetic health in their communities,” Furiga said.

Over its history, MD Communications has created success for physician clients in dozens of major markets, delivering excellence through conventional media including TV and print, as well as social media marketing. MDC's work has helped gain its physician clients visibility, credibility, and differentiation that has helped grow practices.

Throughout its history, WordWrite Communications has worked with numerous health care clients to help them proactively tell their great, untold stories to the audiences who most need to hear them. WordWrite is also a leader in leveraging traditional and social media to help its clients manage their reputations through issues and crisis management.

For more information on the seminar or to register, visit http://www. quickliftmd. com/lounge/liveworkshop. cfm (http://www. quickliftmd. com/lounge/liveworkshop. cfm) or call Lori Potts at 800.344.1151. Attendance is limited to 10 doctors.

About MD Communications, Inc.
MD Communications, Inc. specializes in the business of beauty, providing aesthetic medical providers with a single, experienced source for effective, efficient and ethical medical marketing results both online and off-line. MDC achieves maximum benefit for its physician clients by tracking lead conversions and verifying the return on investment as it approaches each client's project with careful planning. Working with an informed understanding of its clients’ markets, competition, and goals, MDC develops marketing plans to ensure success, monitoring every aspect of a marketing plan's performance. MDC leverages 25 years of experience to analyze and interpret metrics that guide its clients’ businesses toward maximum effectiveness and optimal investment return. The MDC portfolio includes cosmetic surgery practices, QuickLift™ MD, Medical Spa and SmartLipo™ clients. For more information, visit http://www. mdcommunicationsinc. com/ (http://www. mdcommunicationsinc. com/) or http://quickliftmd. com/lounge (http://quickliftmd. com/lounge).

About WordWrite Communications, LLC
WordWrite Communications, LLC helps its clients share their great, untold stories with everyone who needs to see, hear and experience them. WordWrite specializes in crisis, employee, executive and media communications with particular expertise in health care, manufacturing and technology. WordWrite clients range from small start-ups to Fortune 1000 global firms. WordWrite clients share a fundamental belief in the value of two-way communications and authentic stories told by fluent storytellers. Among WordWrite's clients are: KIT Solutions, Koppers Inc., MEDRAD, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health and Redstone Highlands. For more information on WordWrite, visit http://www. wordwritepr. com (http://www. wordwritepr. com), http://www. facebook. com/wordwritepr (http://www. facebook. com/wordwritepr), or http://twitter. com/wordwritepr (http://twitter. com/wordwritepr)

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A&G Healthcare Services and SBPA-SunGard Corbel, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance

A&G Healthcare Services and SBPA-SunGard Corbel, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance

A&G Healthcare Services and SBPA-SunGard Corbel, Inc.,announced recently they are entering into a strategic alliance in which A&G will provide its entire suite of cost containment and technology services to the clients of SBPA-SunGard CorbelÂ’s GBAS System. SBPA-SunGard Corbel has been developing software applications since 1976 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare delivery to consumers, providers, payers and others responsible for healthcare administration.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 24, 2005

A&G Healthcare Services and SBPA-SunGard Corbel, Inc.,announced recently they are entering into a strategic alliance in which A&G will provide its entire suite of cost containment and technology services to the clients of SBPA-SunGard CorbelÂ’s GBAS System. SBPA-SunGard Corbel has been developing software applications since 1976 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare delivery to consumers, providers, payers and others responsible for healthcare administration.

A&G Healthcare Services is a national leader in cost containment and technology based repricing solutions for primary and secondary PPO networks. The company’s services feature a National Travel Wrap Network – Amera-Net – along with proprietary systems for BPO services including mailroom, scanning, imaging, OCR and HIPAA compliant EDI. The company, over the past four years, has made significant investments in its IT infrastructure, allowing state-of-the-art processing for electronic claims. Repricing and electronic processing of primary and secondary PPO claims provide clients with many workflow efficiencies and significant dollar savings.

“We at A&G are excited about this new collaboration with SBPA-SunGard Corbel,” said Norman Payson, Chairman, Founder and CEO of A&G Healthcare Services. “This agreement will allow us to provide our successful cost containment and technology services to assist healthcare administrators in better meeting the needs of their clients,” Mr. Payson added.

“This partnership will definitely allow us to enhance our GBAS System,” added Donna Smith, Senior Vice President of SBPA-SunGard Corbel, Inc. “Now we can provide our clients with the software services they expect from us with lower costs and increased technology.”

About A&G Healthcare Services

A&G Healthcare Services, headquartered in Plano, TX, is a medical cost containment company serving more than 600 payor organizations by providing repricing and fee negotiation services for claims that have been determined to be out-of-area or network. A&G also owns and operates a national travel wrap PPO network named Amera-Net which provides superior coverage for payor clientele members. A&G provides its clients with a complete suite of services that include membership ID card fulfillment to insure proper steerage with logos placed on each individual membership card. A&G has served the healthcare payor market for over eight years. For more information, please call Belinda Kelly at (972) 312-8589 Ext. 108, Belindak@aghealth123.com or visit http://www. aghealth123.com (http://www. aghealth123.com).

About SBPA-SunGard Corbel

SBPA-SunGard Corbel Inc., an operating unit of SunGard, provides the employee benefits industry with retirement plan recordkeeping software, document generation software, all types of retirement plan documents, government forms software, plus educational seminars and services. Formerly SBPA Systems, SunGard Corbel has been developing software applications since 1976 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery to consumers, providers, payers and others responsible for health care administration. SunGard Corbel, Inc., is not only known for developing powerful, flexible, automated solutions that are affordable, but also for creating an effective service delivery organization that is committed to customer satisfaction. SunGard Corbel, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, has been recognized as one of Houston's top ten software development firms, Houston's Fast Tech 50 as well as being named to one of Houston's Best Places to Work.

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School's Out, Summer Vacation is Here and Blossom4Girls is Throwing a Slumber Party

School's Out, Summer Vacation is Here and Blossom4Girls is Throwing a Slumber Party

One lucky winner will win a slumber party to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation.

Pickerington, OH (PRWEB) May 1, 2008

Blossom4Girls, a new brand for girls that features healthy skin care products, is hosting a contest for tweens. To celebrate the beginning of summer vacation and school letting out, Blossom will be throwing a slumber party (http://www. blossom4girls. com/FunStuff/) for one lucky winner and her friends.

The theme of Blossom and the summer vacation School's Out Contest (http://www. blossom4girls. com/FunStuff/Contest/) is using healthy skin care products and promoting self-esteem and community involvement for tweens. Blossom believes in providing positive role models for girls and offering self-care products that are safe to use.

"Now that school is out, we wanted to use summer vacation (http://www. blossom4girls. com/BeautyCorner/) to spread the word about health skin care products and self-esteem. We also wanted to give away a Blossom slumber party kit so that one lucky winner and her friends can pamper themselves right," says Brandi Wallace, founder of Blossom.

Blossom was founded by Chris and Brandi Wallace who have six children, five of which are girls. The Wallaces wanted to help promote a healthy, community-minded and positive lifestyle for girls.

"When my girls were still very young, I began to research the effects of sun damage on young skin. The goal of the creation of this skin care (http://www. blossom4girls. com) product line was to provide young girls and their mothers with the information they needed to properly care for themselves. We also wanted to inspire them to be happy with who they are by enhancing the natural beauty they were born with," says Brandi.

The Blossom self-care line of products is named after the four oldest Wallace daughters - Bailey, Bexley, Brooklyn and Berry. The Wallaces had four daughters when the company was started and recently had another baby girl whose name is Blossom. The Blossom girls are sisters and best friends and they know that being bold, smart and strong is the key to looking and feeling good.

"At Blossom we feel that girls should not 'make up' their face, but should care for their face. By using only natural, pure and gentle ingredients, Blossom is formulated to work with the delicate needs of blooming skin. With four unique collections, for skin, hair, bath and body, every product is personalized to work with a variety of complexions," explains Brandi.

The Blossom website has lots of great facts for summer vacation safety; that is especially important when school is out. There are also fun online games, wallpaper downloads and buddy icons available for free. Girls can throw a Blossom party of their own, create invites and make a party planner.

To learn more about Blossom and the School's Out Contest, visit Blossom4Girls. com (http://www. blossom4girls. com/FunStuff/Contest/).

About Blossom
Blossom is a spirited new brand of self-care 101 made for girls, by girls. Good skin and healthy habits start early. That's why Blossom is all about self-esteem and community involvement. Blossom is committed to changing and enriching the lives of girls around the country and believes in giving back to those who are less fortunate. B. L.O. S.S. O.M. (building leaders openly standing strong on missions) Community Outreach Program, is designed to do just that. The Blossom brand will design programs to help get young girls involved in their community. Sponsored events around the country will show girls the benefits of taking the initiative to help others. Programs will include 'Back to School' where girls are instrumental in acquiring donated school supplies for low-income families, Community Clean Up and Adopt-a-Grandparent. If we instill these values in America's youth and give them the opportunity to give of themselves, they will see the value of using their life to help others and in turn, have higher self-esteem.

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Space Exploration - Fitness Innovation

Space Exploration - Fitness Innovation

New York Strength presents first ever Personal Trainers Conference at the Kennedy Space Center uniting Space Science with Fitness Training

(PRWEB) January 30, 2003

The performance consulting firm New York Strength has introduced it’s Project Infinite Endurance™ conference at The Kennedy Space Center, the first Personal Training Continuing Education Certificate program for extremes of strength and endurance, including preparation for the challenges of Space Flight.

Anticipating what NASA predicts will be a 20 Billion dollar private sector industry in space altitude flight, transportation, commerce and “space tourism” by 2010, “Project Infinite Endurance” was created to prepare Trainers with the proper techniques and technologies necessary to support these, and other athletes challenging the extremes of strength and peak performance on earth and beyond.

The Kennedy Space Center Fitness Director Starley Gensman welcomed the Training Professionals with a keynote presentation and two time Shuttle Astronaut Guy Gardner spoke to this gathering of Trainers during the lunch break at the convention center within the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Astronaut Gardner also participated in a question / answer session about the challenges of space flight.

“Project Infinite Endurance is a bold step in combining space age technology with fitness innovations for the benefit of every person.” stated New York Strength President Dr. Jack Barnathan, who created this daylong presentation. “Fitness Training has come of age and the Certified Fitness Training Professional accepts the challenge of a population in need of both cutting edge information and innovation in their quest for vigorous health, strength and endurance.”

New York Strength and itÂ’s team of Master Trainers serve as an International consulting firm for the sports and fitness industry, presenting cutting edge seminars that combine space age research with firmly established fitness principles in their personalized consultations for athletes, trainers and teams on both the Pro and Olympic level. New York Strength President Dr. Jack Barnathan travels the country over 35 weekends a year lecturing and consulting for many of the worldÂ’s top athletes, most exclusive spaÂ’s, events and organizations, and serves as Director of Fitness Science for the International Sports Sciences Association.

New York Strength’s annual Performance Conference for Trainers will be held in New York City May 16,17,18, 2003. The next module of the Project Infinite Endurance Certificate Program in Endurance and Strength for Lasting Performance will be announced in March and the next “Project Infinite Endurance” conference is scheduled for January 17, 2004 at the conference center of the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Male Breast Reduction Surgery Prompts USF Student to Lose Over 80 Pounds and Gain a New Lease on Life

Male Breast Reduction Surgery Prompts USF Student to Lose Over 80 Pounds and Gain a New Lease on Life

After years of suffering with gynecomastia Luke Hendrickson, 18, turned to Dr. Joseph Cruise, board certified plastic surgeon of Newport Beach, Calif., for a solution. The results of having male breast reduction surgery sparked inspiration in Luke to permanently change his lifestyle habits and lose over 80 pounds.

Newport Beach, CA (Vocus) January 22, 2010

There is a common belief that plastic surgery is the “lazy way out” in transforming one’s body. Those who work in the industry, however, are daily witnesses to patients who end up turning their life around for the better after having a procedure done. Luke Hendrickson is a perfect example of this phenomenon.

Luke had suffered with gynecomastia (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. com/gynecomastia/index. htm), male breast enlargement, since he was 10 years old. Growing up a few blocks away from the beach would be a dream for most children. Luke, however, dreaded the summer season and never participated in any activity that would require him to take off his shirt.

“Even though I lived close to the beach, I never wanted to go…I always looked forward to when it was cold so that I could hide under a jacket,” says Luke.

At the time of the surgery, Luke was 18 years old, 6’4” and 290lbs. He attributes his weight gain as a teenager with the emotional and physical effects of having gynecomastia (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. com/gynecomastia/causes-of-gynecomastia. htm).

“I never felt confident or comfortable with myself and ended up just letting myself go. I thought I was just stuck with having the enlarged breasts, I was unaware there was a solution and felt totally powerless,” says Luke.

"The effects of having gynecomastia can be emotionally devastating leaving males to feel insecure, depressed and isolated. Unfortunately, these negative effects can have a ripple effect onto other parts of one’s life resulting in a desperate search for a solution," says Dr. Cruise.

Dr. Cruise also advises parents of teenagers to observe and look for the following signs (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. com/gynecomastia/good-candidates. htm):
 Withdrawing from daily activities  Skipping family trips to the beach  Gaining weight Not uncommonly gynecomastia may be the cause of this changed behavior that stops them from enjoying life and taking advantage of activities and a healthy lifestyle.

Being an Orange County resident, Luke was fortunate to find a local plastic surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia correction surgery. Dr. Joseph Cruise (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. org/aboutus/about-dr-cruise. htm) of Cruise Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, California is one of the few surgeons nationally who specialize in gynecomastia correction (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. com/gynecomastia/types-of-gynecomastia. htm).

The results of the gynecomastia surgery left Luke with a renewed confidence and drive to continue with the transformation of his body. Through a mixture of a portion controlled diet and cardiovascular program, Luke, now 20, is fully committed to creating a healthier lifestyle. He credits having the surgery with being the catalyst for making the drastic health change in his life.

“Due to the outcome of the surgery, I have changed the way I eat and exercise. It has changed the way I live and how I feel about myself. I can now stand tall with confidence and certainty,” says Luke.

KTTV Fox 11 and American Health Front will be airing a special segment on Luke’s Story and Gynecomastia airing this Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00pm

See Luke's Before and After pictures (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. com/procedure-images/breast-reduction-male. htm#gynecomastia) (case 27 and 27b).

Cristin Stone
Phone: 949-644-4808

About Joseph T. Cruise, M. D.
Joseph Cruise, M. D. (http://www. orangecountycosmeticsurgery. org/aboutus/about-dr-cruise. htm) a board certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA, began his career as a burn surgeon reconstructing disfigured burn victims; restoring human form to bodies and faces. He has since dedicated his practice solely to cosmetic surgery and educating the cosmetic patient. This dedication and focus is clearly evident in the comprehensive educationally based web site he manages and the concierge-like customer service his patients receive. Experience and predictably good results have earned him the distinction of being one of the busiest plastic surgeons in Orange County. Extensive information including numerous before and after pictures can be found at http://www. CruisePlasticSurgery. com (http://www. CruisePlasticSurgery. com) including all face, body, and breast procedures. Also included is an elaborate section for Dr. Cruise's out-of-town patients who fly in from all over the world.

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Lisa Lambert Named New Executive Director of Starr Commonwealth's Hannah Neil Center

Lisa Lambert Named New Executive Director of Starr Commonwealth's Hannah Neil Center

Lambert, current Director of Community Development and Family Support Services for Franklin County Children Services, is joining Starr as a highly accomplished administrator with more than 20 years direct service experience in child welfare and social work.

Columbus, Ohio (Vocus) August 27, 2008

Starr Commonwealth], a nationally recognized nonprofit serving children and families, is pleased to announce M. Lisa Lambert of Pickerington, Ohio as Executive Director of Starr Commonwealth's Hannah Neil Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Lambert, current Director of Community Development and Family Support Services for Franklin County Children Services, is joining Starr as a highly accomplished administrator with more than 20 years direct service experience in child welfare and social work. Her first day at Starr's Hannah Neil Center will be Sept. 29.

While at Franklin County Children Services, Lambert is credited with developing, implementing and monitoring two community-based programs, aligning with community partners and expanding the agency's reach.

Lambert earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Miami (Ohio) University and a master's of science in education, specializing in social agency counseling, at the University of Dayton. Lambert also is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and is eligible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

"Lisa Lambert's professional accomplishments, leadership and reputation are what make her an excellent person to lead our Columbus program and services," said Martin L. Mitchell, President and CEO of Starr Commonwealth. "We are extremely pleased that she is joining our organization and confident that her experience and passion for youth will benefit Starr and the children and families we serve."

Lambert also is active in the community, having been involved as a Board Member at Little Blessings Day Care Center, volunteering with the Holiday Wish Program and participating in fundraising for the United Negro College Fund Walk-A-Thon. She is an active member of Genesee Avenue Church of Christ where she and her husband, Gregory, serve as youth ministry leaders. They are the parents of two daughters - Jasmine, 12, and Jade, 10.

Lambert said she discussed this career move with her family and everyone is ready for her new role.

"I am looking forward to the opportunity to work on the other side and to view challenges from a different perspective," she said. "I am impressed with the innovation and creativity that Starr has in meeting the needs of families."

Starr Commonwealth's Hannah Neil Center provides residential care to boys ages 12 to 18 and a pioneering new independent living program designed to help promising teens overcome their past and successfully complete their transition into responsible adulthood. The Hannah Neil Center, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this fall, also operates Ohio Families First, a community-based program aimed at empowering families to prevent crisis and out-of-home placements.

Founded in 1913, Starr Commonwealth is a nationally recognized children and family services nonprofit licensed by the States of Michigan and Ohio and accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. The organization serves more than 4,000 children, families and professionals through strength-based residential and community-based programs in Albion, Battle Creek and Detroit, Michigan, and Van Wert and Columbus, Ohio. Services range from specialized treatment programs, treatment foster care, day treatment, mental health therapy and substance abuse. It also operates Montcalm Schools, a private therapeutic residential treatment program, and a variety of training for professionals working with youth.

Starr Commonwealth's Hannah Neil Center is at 301 Obetz Road, Columbus, Ohio. For more information, please call 800-837-5591 or visit www. starr. org.

Contact:
Dana Jacob
800-837-5591 ext. 2312
Jacobd @ starr. org

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Grameen Foundation USA Releases Village Phone Replication Manual

Grameen Foundation USA Releases Village Phone Replication Manual

First manual to provide a proven model for establishing telecommunication access in poor, rural communities through microfinance.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) November 14, 2005

Grameen Foundation USA (GFUSA) is working to spread the successful Village Phone model throughout the developing world with the release of its Village Phone Replication Manual. The manual, which draws from the experiences of Village Phone in both Bangladesh and Uganda, provides a blueprint for bringing affordable, accessible telecommunications service to poor, rural areas through microfinance. With its release, GFUSA hopes to catalyze a global movement that make telecommunication access a reality for more than 50 million of the world’s rural poor by 2010.

Peter Bladin, GFUSA’s vice president and director of GFUSA’ Grameen Technology Center, will unveil the Replication Manual on November 16, during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis, Tunisia. The announcement will take place at the infoDev Pavilion in the ICT4All Exhibition Hall and will feature several distinguished speakers, including José Antonio Ocampo, UN Under-Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs; Mostafa Terrab, Program Manager, infoDev; and Amir Dosal, Executive Director of the UN Fund for International Partnerships.

“In remote areas with little infrastructure, the Village Phone program lays the foundation for overall development and gives these rural communities better options for improving health, education and living conditions for themselves and future generations,” said GFUSA President Alex Counts. “In addition to the microbusinesses it creates, mobile phone access is also a critical connection to government services, the doctor, markets for goods, and loved ones.”

Authored by David Keogh and Tim Wood of GFUSA’s Grameen Technology Center, the manual was funded by infoDev, an international consortium of official bilateral and multilateral development agencies, facilitated by an expert Secretariat housed at the World Bank and published by the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT Task Force).

“This experience in Uganda is a remarkable study in development. We hope that the replication manual will provide broader lessons to others who may want to carry this work further,” said Mostafa Terrab. The manual is being released without proprietary controls and updates from replications in other countries will be integrated into future revisions.

“This Replication Manual is an invaluable how-to source for setting up a Village Phone project. It contains a realistic, practical, and detailed set of instructions, templates, and lessons learned, and it is generic enough to be applied in any context where a Village Phone initiative can help empower people and promote development,” said Sarbuland Khan, Executive Coordinator, UN ICT Task Force.

The Village Phone program partners microfinance institutions with telecommunications providers to offer both microenterprise opportunities to the very poor in rural regions, as well as provide the entire community access to telecommunications that are generally unavailable.

Microfinance is a proven poverty reduction strategy. Very poor people, mostly women, receive very small loans to start income producing businesses. The income allows them to improve their lives and help their families overcome the ravages of severe poverty.

About Grameen Foundation USA

Grameen Foundation USA (GFUSA) is a global non-profit organization that combines microfinance, technology, and innovation to empower the world's poorest people to escape poverty. Founded in 1997, GFUSA has established a global network of 52 partners in 22 countries that has impacted an estimated 5.5 million lives in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The Grameen Technology Center, an initiative of the Grameen Foundation USA, was founded in 2001 to leverage the power of information and communication technology in the fight against global poverty. For more information on GFUSA, visit www. gfusa. org.

About infoDev

InfoDev is an international consortium of official bilateral and multilateral development agencies and other key partners, facilitated by an expert Secretariat housed at the World Bank. InfoDev’s mission is to help developing countries and their partners in the international community use information and communication technologies (ICT) effectively and strategically as tools to combat poverty, promote sustainable economic growth, and empower individuals and communities to participate more fully and creatively in their societies and economies. www. infodev. org

About United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force

The Task Force was established by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to help identify ways to harness the potential for ICT for economic and social development by promoting partnerships of public, private, non-profit and civil society stakeholders to advance the global effort to bridge the digital divide. www. unicttaskforce. org

GFUSA Media Contact:

Michelle Tennant

828.749.3200

Michelle@tennant. org

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Expert Pet and Pet Products Advice Offered by Online Pet Supplies Store -- GetPetSavvy. com

Expert Pet and Pet Products Advice Offered by Online Pet Supplies Store -- GetPetSavvy. com

GetPetSavvy. com, an online pet store offering all kinds of quality pet products and pet food, now offers trusted pet advice for all pet queries regarding pet accessories, pet food, and much more. GetPetSavvy. com pet experts attempt to match each situation with the correct product depending on the pet. A wide range of pet products including, but not limited to, grooming tools, toys and sleeping bags are available on the site. The online pet supplies store also provides a wide range of dog products, cat products, dog and cat food, fish supplies and small animal products.

Franklin Lakes, NJ (PRWEB) December 12, 2007

http://www. GetPetSavvy. com (http://www. GetPetSavvy. com)], an online pet store offering all kinds of quality pet products and pet food, now offers trusted pet advice for all pet queries regarding pet accessories, pet food, and much more. GetPetSavvy. com pet experts attempt to match each situation with the correct product depending on the pet. A wide range of pet products including, but not limited to, grooming tools, toys and sleeping bags are available on the site. The online pet supplies store also provides a wide range of dog products, cat products, dog and cat food, fish supplies and small animal products.

"Offering expert pet products and pet advice is our step towards making the site much more user and pet friendly than before. Our pet professionals are available to assist you with product choices, including cat and dog products, fish products as well as all your pet food needs. Contact us via E-mail or telephone and all your queries will be promptly attended to; that, I assure you of," says Mrs. Annette Derisi, Senior Manager of GetPetSavvy. com.

Designed by BizAtomic, a leading E-commerce and SEO firm, GetPetSavvy. com offers many unique pet supplies at discount prices. The pet products included in GetPetSavvy. com's inventory include items such as dog clothes, dog beds, dog leashes and collars, cat toys, cat condos and cat trees. Also available are products for reptiles fish and other small pets.

"Our goal is not only to provide the highest quality pet products available but to educate our customers. We pride ourselves on our ability to speak to customers from a product specialty background as we are involved in the actual daily use of these products. Our pet care experts are always ready to help you. If a pet care expert is not available to give your question the attention it deserves, please be assured we will get back to you as soon as possible as we want to be able to concentrate on your particular situation", says Mrs. Derisi.

"We at GetPetSavvy. com understand that pets hold a very special place in the owners' hearts and therefore, we take the utmost care to feature only those products which are completely safe and healthy. So jump on the GetPetSavvy bandwagon and make the relationship between you and your best friends even more special," she adds.

Http://www. GetPetSavvy. com (http://www. GetPetSavvy. com) pet experts can be contacted via E-mail at info @ getpetsavvy. com or telephone at 877-977-2889.

About GetPetSavvy. com:
GetPetSavvy. com is an online pet products and pet food store owned by Ferrisi Worldwide. The website provides dog and cat food, dog products, cat products, bird food, sleeping bags and grooming aids-to name a few. With over 25 years of experience in pet care as well as online purchasing, the GetPetSavvy team is offers products that have been designed, tested and used by pet specialists.

GetPetSavvy. com features pet care related articles and strives at giving the most current product knowledge and pet care advice possible with the help of their pet care experts. In lieu of the upcoming Holiday season, the online pet store is offering a free toy or accessory with every purchase over $40.00.

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Wilkuro Safety Toes Upgrades to PVC Overshoe, Trademark Color-coded Toe Cap Design Has Not Changed

Wilkuro Safety Toes Upgrades to PVC Overshoe, Trademark Color-coded Toe Cap Design Has Not Changed

Wilkuro Safety Toes, a provider of temporary safety toe protection, has upgraded its product line to use an injection molded Polyvinyl Chloride boot as an integral part of its safety overshoe to improve product life and expand its uses.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) December 22, 2006

The design and look of Wilkuro Safety Toes steel toe overshoe Wilkuro steel toe overshoe (http://www. wilkuro. com) , including the Wilkuro trademarks have not changed. Only the material from which the safety shoe is constructed has changed. Recently, a number of competing products have entered the market. They are different in appearance and are not quality tested Wilkuro Safety Toes. For more than twenty years, Wilkuro has continuously and comprehensively tested its products to meet and exceed required international safety standards. If it does not say Wilkuro Safety Toes it is not a Wilkuro product.

"The original Wilkuro design with the visible, yet fully integrated, color-coded toe cap has not changed," says John Wilson, Sales Manager. "The company has taken a lot of care in the decision to upgrade the overshoe material to PVC and was careful not to alter its trademark design in any way."

Buyers will now receive stronger, more durable, slip-resistant Wilkuro Safety Toe (http://www. wilkuro. com/product. htm) when purchasing the product or using the improved safety overshoe (http://www. wilkuro. com/poverview. htm) when entering manufacturing facilities. The switch to PVC overshoes replaces the 100 per cent vulcanized rubber design.

According to Operations Manager, George Kuropas, "PVC is capable of coming into contact with a variety of liquids without undergoing any significant changes in composition or properties. It remains strong and durable, even under changing temperatures and conditions and this resilience will allow the Wilkuro Safety Toe to consistently function for extended periods of time."

He added, "Out of 135 standard chemicals tested, the Wilkuro PVC overshoe consistently outperformed comparable rubber products. PVC achieved excellent or good scores for chemical resistance in 92 instances. Rubber only achieved these results in 48 instances. This represents a 192 per cent improvement over rubber."

The Wilkuro PVC safety overshoe has been market and quality tested and has demonstrated to be a stronger, more durable and slip-resistant steel toe safety overshoe (http://www. wilkuro. com/awilkuro. htm) than comparable rubber products.

For more information contact:

John Wilson, Sales Manager or

George Kuropas, Operations Manager

(905) 761-0461

About Wilkuro Safety Toes

Wilkuro Safety Toes provides occasional toe protection at an affordable price. The Wilkuro Safety Toe overshoe is an alternative to steel toe shoes for casual or temporary workers, salespeople, executives, or any other person who enters an area where toe protection is required. Founded in 1985, Wilkuro Safety Toes Inc. of Concord, Ontario has focused on toe protection since its inception. The company sells exclusively to a global network of distributors and its products can be found in use at many Fortune 500 companies, including: Procter and Gamble and Ford, and by staff at retailers, such as Wal-Mart. The Wilkuro® brand safety toe has been accepted by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Health and Safety Administration; it passes the ASTM 2413-05 Performance Requirements; ANSI's Class I/75 and Class C/75 Toe Compression and Toe Impact Requirements; and the European Union's SATRA testing for CE marking. For supporting documents and test statistics, see www. wilkuro. com. Wilkuro Safety Toes is an ISO 9001:2000 registered firm.

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Dog Owners and Dog Daycares Take Notice: The Top Six Diseases You Need to Watch for in Dogs

Dog Owners and Dog Daycares Take Notice: The Top Six Diseases You Need to Watch for in Dogs

Skin allergies and ear infections top this year's list of top ten medical claims received for dogs. DogDayCare-Experts. com provide dog daycare owners with quality information to ensure all dogs are healthy and free of disease.

Waterloo, ON (PRWEB) May 30, 2007

As a dog owner, or dog care giver it is important to be aware of the major diseases to keep an eye on when interacting with dogs. Veterinary Pet Insurance (the number one provider of pet insurance in America) recently released a report on the most common diseases clients file claims for.

The six most common diseases are as follows:

1) Skin allergies
2) Ear infections
3) Stomach upsets
4) Urinary tract infection
5) Benign Tumors
6) Pyoderma (hot spots/bacterial skin infections)

According to DogDayCare-Experts. com, as the owner or caregiver of a dog it can be expected that the dog will experience at least one of these problems during their lifetime. Skin allergies, Ear infections, and Pyoderma can be found during any stage of a dog's life. While an upset stomach may be more prevalent in puppies because of their tendency to chew and eat everything in sight. Tumors, Skin diseases, and Arthritis will be more common with older dogs.

It's hard to prevent a dog from getting an infection or disease, but... it is possible to minimize the affects of disease by spending a lot of time with your dog and catching these problems as early as possible. When one spends quality time petting and playing with a dog it is easy to realize that a dog has sore joints or skin infections. By catching these problems in the early stages it is possible to greatly reduce the effect some of these diseases can have on a dog.

Dog owners and especially Dog Daycares should keep these top six diseases dogs get in mind. It is important for someone who runs a Dog Daycare to do a daily check on each dog to ensure they do not have any fleas, skin infections, sore joints, or lumps anywhere on their body. Running a Dog Daycare is a unique experience and it is important to take extra time and make sure they are diseases free.

As a Dog Daycare owner it is very important to make sure all dogs are healthy and free of disease. If a sick dog is found... inform the owner of the dog immediately. Even though sharing bad news is not fun, the dog owner will greatly appreciate the prompt warning. If a sick dog is found... be sure to separate this dog from the group until it is feeling better. This will prevent the spread of disease as well as allowing the sick or infected dog to recuperate without dealing with social pressures in a pack.

Websites like: www. dogdaycare-experts. com continue to provide dog daycare owners with quality information. To receive more exciting and valuable resources on the booming Dog Daycare industry stop by their website and sign up for Dog Business Unleashed, a free and informative bi-weekly newsletter.

Jeremy Martin - President

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Health Toolkits: Empowering Consumers Through Education

Health Toolkits: Empowering Consumers Through Education

Tremendous technological development, expanding markets and enhanced information access are driving forces behind demands to engage consumers as informed decision-makers in their own healthcare. Health toolkits are part of an evolving trend to minimize confusion, improve efficiency and understanding, optimize resources and provide consumers the tools to make educated choices regarding their own treatment. “Consumer Health Toolkits: Providing the Right Tools at the Right Time to Empower Consumers,” a June 14, 2005 audio conference on CD-ROM sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN), discusses how healthcare organizations use toolkits to help consumers take charge of their health. During this 90-minute audio conference on CD-ROM, industry leaders examine the available types of health toolkits and how these promote consumer empowerment and reduce health risks. For more information, please visit the HIN bookstore.

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) June 21, 2005

Tremendous technological development, expanding markets and enhanced information access are driving forces behind demands to engage consumers as informed decision-makers in their own healthcare. Health toolkits are part of an evolving trend to minimize confusion, improve efficiency and understanding, optimize resources and provide consumers the tools to make educated choices regarding their own treatment.

“Consumer Health Toolkits: Providing the Right Tools at the Right Time to Empower Consumers,” a June 14, 2005 audio conference on CD-ROM sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN), discusses how healthcare organizations use toolkits to help consumers take charge of their health. During this 90-minute audio conference on CD-ROM, industry leaders examine the available types of health toolkits and how these promote consumer empowerment and reduce health risks. For more information, please visit the HIN bookstore.

“Controllable healthcare risks drive 25 percent to 45 percent of costs for a typical employer,” said conference panelist Tracy Mungeam, managing consultant, Hilb Rogal & Hobbs. “Consumer health toolkits are critical to successfully driving behavior change.”

Online chat forums, targeted communication, e-health visits and online access to top-quality health resources invite consumers to tap into a wealth of educational material intended for their benefit. Health toolkits encourage consumer advocacy through interactive approaches. By teaching self-awareness and skills to reliably assess personal health, toolkits promote responsible treatment decisions and reduce superfluous healthcare consumption.

“Effectively facilitating and implementing behavior change is difficult,” said Ms. Mungeam. “Encouraging desired behaviors requires a multidimensional approach including incentives and rewards and empowering participants by providing access to health information and tools.”

Ms. Mungeam was joined at the conference by Erin Lenox, associate, Hilb Rogal & Hobbs and John Mills, product development director, HIP Health Plans. Together, these speakers offer comprehensive insight into the details of consumer health toolkits, including:

Using consumer health toolkits to empower healthcare consumers; Reviewing components of health toolkits; Creating personalized approaches to toolkits; Driving adoption of toolkits; and Evaluating return on investment.

This 90-minute audio conference on CD-ROM benefits key healthcare executives, care management nurses and coordinators, wellness professionals, disease management directors and those responsible for business development and consumer relations.

Also included are detailed outlines of the panelistsÂ’ presentations and a live question-and-answer session in which participants address personal concerns and benefit from the speakersÂ’ expert advice on the CD-ROM, and a printed transcript. For more details on related products and upcoming audio conferences, visit the HIN bookstore.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network---HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 292-3073, e-mail info@hin. com, or visit http://www. hin. com (http://www. hin. com).

Contact: Jennifer Millman

Phone: (732) 528-4468

Fax: (732) 292-3073

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ATOPJOB. com Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist Needed in Arizona: ATOPJOB. COM

ATOPJOB. com Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist Needed in Arizona: ATOPJOB. COM

The NP Hospitalist or PA Hospitalist practice is confined to one hospital. Work days, M-F Call 2d/week and QO weekend Call is for practice only Duties include: oversight of nuclear tests, rounds, consults, admits, discharges, and general troubleshooting of in-patient problems. Physicians are available by phone. CLenz@AtopJob. com

(PRWEB) March 13, 2005

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist: ATOPJOB. COM A very busy interventional Cardio practice, 2 docs in Arizona. need a Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist.

The NP Hospitalist or PA Hospitalist practice is confined to one hospital. Work days, M-F Call 2d/week and QO weekend Call is for practice only Duties include: oversight of nuclear tests, rounds, consults, admits, discharges, and general troubleshooting of in-patient problems. Physicians are available by phone.

Looking for well grounded, experienced Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist who enjoys an autonomous position Available immediately Bi-lingual Spanish is a BIG plus-the Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and Physician Assistant Hospitalist are fully considered a professional in this practice.

Benefits include: Generous vacation, health, life, paid - malpractice, paid CME, paid relocation, paid licensure, pager & cell phone provided, profit sharing, and compensation over 100K. Work load is heavier in the winter months during the snowbird season and significantly lighter in the summer months.

Please e-mail a note of your interest, include a review of your experience and specific qualifications for the position. Include availability for interview and employment start date. Attach current resume with current certifications and licensures. email to CLenz@AtopJob. com subject AZ Card

"A Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist specializes in caring for patients in your hospital, their work is solely dedicated to caring for patients in your hospital, offering referring physicians the assurance that their patients are receiving the highest level of care during an inpatient stay. At each step of the process a Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist communicates with your physician to assure the proper care of his or her patient. And most importantly, when the patient leaves the hospital, the physician is assured a smooth transition back to the office practice." emphasizes Cindy Lenz, RN, MSN, PhD and CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) of ATOPJOB. COM a successful national recruiter of Nurse Practitioner jobs and Physician Assistant jobs.

"Communication by Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and Physician Assistant Hospitalist are ongoing, direct, and delivered in the format of the physician's choice. Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and Physician Assistant Hospitalist serve as an extension of the primary care provider. Because they communicate so thoroughly with the referring physician, Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and Physician Assistant Hospitalist effectively provide sound patient consultation, answering patient inquiries at a moments notice, and serving as a present, calming voice for the families of those who are hospitalized."

Please e-mail a note of your interest, include a review of your experience and specific qualifications for the position. Include availability for interview and employment start date. Attach current resume with current certifications and licensures. email to CLenz@AtopJob. com subject AZ Card

"The rapidly growing Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and Physician Assistant Hospitalist model appears to be living up its promise to improve the efficiency and quality of hospital care. The important issues no longer relate to its continued existence--even skeptics concede that Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and Physician Assistant Hospitalist are here to stay, and ATOPJOB. com has the experience and expertise with it's long history of successful placement of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and other medical specialist to take the lead in find great matches for Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist employers and Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist or Physician Assistant Hospitalist themselves." Cindy Lenz

Please e-mail a note of your interest, include a review of your experience and specific qualifications for the position. Include availability for interview and employment start date. Attach current resume with current certifications and licensures. email to CLenz@AtopJob. com subject AZ Card

Atopjob. com is a preferred partner of http://PAworld. net (http://PAworld. net) and http://NPworld. us (http://NPworld. us)

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Evergreen Launches 'Evergreen Strategies' Monthly Research Newsletter to Aid IT Managers in Transforming Complex IT Operations

Evergreen Launches 'Evergreen Strategies' Monthly Research Newsletter to Aid IT Managers in Transforming Complex IT Operations

Focus on the Business Value of Transforming IT Execution at the Enterprise Level Through Research and Case Studies in Organizational Change, Policy, Process and Technology.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) April 17, 2006 –

Evergreen, a leading IT technology and process consulting firm, today released “Evergreen Strategies,” a monthly research e-newsletter designed to aid IT Management engaged in transforming complex IT Operations. 

“IT Management is working to align IT with the business, improve compliance, agility, service quality, efficiency and accuracy—while also reducing risk and costs. Much of the challenge lies in IT’s very nature—a structure of technical silos, which naturally conflicts with enterprise level activities.” said Don Casson, President and CEO of Evergreen. While the rising tide of compliance has stressed IT organizations and will continue to do so, for those who are looking deeply it also shines a light on opportunity. By reviewing IT processes and controls, driven at first by Sarbanes Oxley, a significant amount of inefficiency and unnecessary redundancy was uncovered in the way IT processes its work end to end.

According to Casson, it’s simple logic. “In a large IT organization, there are dozens of activities they perform literally thousands of times every year. Yet, very few of these activities have ever been base-lined end to end in IT and then streamlined and simplified. Common sense dictates that terrific opportunity for improvement lies untapped.” Evergreen has proven efficiency gains of 25-35% in processing the work of IT from request to outcome. More significantly from a strategic perspective, the same IT organizations begin to understand and measure the work of IT, improving planning and analysis, reducing risk and errors and making IT much more proactive and agile overall.

Evergreen’s work with a wide variety of large, complex IT organizations led to the creation of “Evergreen Strategies” as a means of sharing much of the timely, practical advice in the marketplace today.

This release of Evergreen Strategies will include the following:

ITIL Brings Great Opportunity (and Risk) to the Enterprise IT Landscape

 Evergreen's 2006 ITIL Maturity & Best Practices Whitepaper (http://www. evergreensys. com/campaign/itil_benchmark_2006/pr/index. html) —Survey data from Evergreen’s latest ITIL Benchmark is analyzed, pointing out both opportunity and significant risk for enterprises embracing ITIL. Analysis includes a review of top barriers to success with ITIL, and approaches to leveraging those challenges to improve the odds of success with ITIL.  The ITIL Configuration Management Database (CMDB) (http://www. evergreensys. com/managementtips/cmdbtip1.asp) —Take advantage of current projects to introduce the CMDB to the enterprise. Whether driven by disaster recovery improvement, a move to shared or virtual environments, or simply to allow for expansion, many organizations are re-engineering data centers. This effort often uncovers a lack of configuration knowledge in the data center, exposing a depth of risk that is uncomfortable. ITIL’s CMDB can help fill this gap, and deliver rapid business value.   Process/Policy Frameworks and Alignment (http://www. evergreensys. com/managementtips/processtip1.asp) —A tremendous opportunity exists for organizations to align ITIL and CobiT frameworks to increase enterprise efficiency, and reduce risk. Yet many organizations are blind to this opportunity. By not paying attention to a higher level view of process and compliance frameworks, many are missing the opportunity to simplify IT, and prove the business value of compliance.

“Evergreen Strategies” topics will range from Effective IT Planning, IT Policy and Process, Compliance, Technology, to Risk Reduction. And, according to Casson, it won’t be just theory. “The research and approaches highlighted are based on real-world experiences rather than theory, founded in the challenges being addressed today. It will be well grounded in common sense and based on proven results in organizations facing similar challenges. It is specifically designed to bring measurable value to our clients’ activities, on point with the challenges they face today.”

Free subscription is available at www. evergreensys. com

About Evergreen

Evergreen is a highly specialized technology consulting firm focused on helping complex global organizations simplify and optimize the way their IT organizations work. From logical planning, to policy and process, through execution and adoption, Evergreen makes sure that what gets planned gets done.

Leaders in insurance, finance, healthcare and retail rely on Evergreen to address today’s major business challenges including: making ITIL and CoBIT operable; understanding and organizing their IT assets for better planning and execution; developing automated, streamlined compliance processes and bringing them to life for maximum benefit; and managing complex enterprise change, release, and configuration management practices. Global 2000 organizations work with Evergreen for sound strategy, flawless execution and measurable results.

Contact:

Amy Mergler

Evergreen Systems, Inc.

571-262-0977

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