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Friday, November 30, 2007

Homeland Security Official Justin Oberman to Join Crestview Capital Funds

Justin P. Oberman, Assistant Director of the Transportation Security Administration, U. S. Department of Homeland Security, will join the firm as the senior analyst focused on homeland security, transportation and other related industries.

Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) November 30, 2005

Crestview Capital Funds announced that Justin P. Oberman, Assistant Director of the Transportation Security Administration, U. S. Department of Homeland Security, will join the firm as the senior analyst focused on homeland security, transportation and other related industries. Oberman announced that he will leave TSA next month.

“We are proud to have attracted such a high-ranking and experienced homeland security official,” said Stewart Flink, Managing, Co-founder of Crestview Capital Funds. “Justin's experience in helping to create TSA in the wake of 9/11, and his management of a key component of the agency over the last two years, give us the breadth and depth to effectively evaluate investment opportunities, and add value to our portfolio companies. We look forward to his contributions in homeland security, transportation, and other areas related to public policy.”

Oberman will review companies' business plans and suitability for investment, and assist in developing and executing strategies for growth for Crestview's holdings. In this role, he will help the firm broaden its portfolio while managing risk and upside in the still-emerging homeland security industry.

Mr. Oberman stated, “I am eager to join Crestview's team because it provides a sound platform to support the needs of the homeland security and transportation industries while creating value for our investors. The firm sees numerous opportunities every day, has holdings in growing companies, and is receptive to evaluating new opportunities. I am honored to have been at TSA for more than four years, and now look forward to a return to the private sector.”

At TSA, Oberman heads the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, where he is responsible for the agency's programs to identify known or suspected terrorist threats seeking access to the transportation system. These programs cover the commercial aviation, general aviation, trucking, and maritime industries.

About Crestview Capital Funds

Crestview Capital invests in small cap public companies in the health care, technology and energy sectors that seek capital for growth, while generating strong returns for individual investors. The company offers investors an opportunity to participate in private investments in public companies (PIPES). Crestview Capital has completed over 70 investments and has more than 90 different deal sources in the US and Western Europe.

Crestview Capital Partners, LLC ("Crestview Capital")

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With More Baby Boomers Looking at Independent Living Options, Seniors and Their Caregivers Should Know Their Medicare Options

More and more seniors are deciding to stay in their homes longer, with some planning to forego long-term care facilities entirely. This desire to continue living at home is changing the way seniors look at their future care, and it should be affecting their expectations of the coverage they receive from Medicare according to the Medicare Resource Center, a free online source of Medicare consumer information.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) December 10, 2010

Each year, an increasing number of Baby Boomers become eligible for Medicare, and with that increase, more and more seniors are deciding to stay in their homes longer - with some planning to forego traditional long-term care facilities entirely.

A 2010 survey by AARP revealed that nearly three-quarters of respondents age 45 and older said they'd like to stay in their homes as long as possible.

This apparent desire is changing the way seniors look at their future care, and it should be affecting their expectations about the coverage they receive from Medicare, according to Chuck Smith-Dewey, founder of healthinsurance. org and its new Medicare Resource Center.

"Now, more than ever, seniors making plans to spend their golden years in their own homes should be thinking about how that decision will affect their quality of care and their personal finances," says Smith-Dewey. "Medicare covers only a fraction of in-home care expenses, but recipients should definitely seek advice about how the program can help with in-home expenses."

Seniors often have unrealistic expectations about Medicare, says Sheri Samotin, president of LifeBridge Solutions, a Florida firm that advises seniors and their families on how to plan for long-term care. "The system was never set up to pay for long-term care," she says. "My clients believe they have a wonderful Medicare card, and they're surprised when the majority of long-term care expenses aren't covered."

Some seniors and their caregivers mistakenly believe that Medicare will cover custodial care - paid services that assist seniors with activities of daily living such a bathing, preparing meals and transportation. "Medicare will never pay for true custodial care - at home or in a long-term care facility," Samotin says.

In truth, the vast majority of Medicare reimbursement for in-home care is for post-acute care such as physical, occupational or respiratory therapy. And that care is typically ordered by a doctor following inpatient treatment with a minimum stay. "In most situations, Medicare coverage of inpatient rehabilitation only follows inpatient admission or three days or more," Samotin says.

What in-home care can seniors expect from Medicare?

In-home physical therapy - In some cases, Medicare covers outpatient physical therapy at home. "If a patient has had a fall, or a doctor detects a change in functional status, the patient may qualify for physical therapy to improve their balance and endurance," says Nancy Hanley, Team Manager with MyHealthCareManager. com. That physical therapy may continue as long as the patient is progressing. "If the patient plateaus or is no longer benefiting from the service, the service is discontinued" she says.

Home health aides - Following acute care, a home health aide may also be covered under Medicare for a limited period of time if deemed necessary by the patient's physician. The services must, however, be related to the illness or injury treated an in conjunction with a skilled service, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy or speech therapy.

Home safety - Medicare can also help improve the in-home setting for Medicare recipients. The Medicare patient's physician can prescribe a home risk assessment by a physical or occupational therapist before the patient returns home from inpatient treatment.

"They'll check for clear pathways and make suggestions about rearranging furniture to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers," says Hanley. "They'll make recommendations for elevated toilet frames for stability, installing grab bars and even creating a downstairs bedroom in older homes when patients can't make it up the stairs."

Durable medical equipment - Physical and occupational therapists can secure durable medical equipment - hospital beds, bedside commodes, canes, walkers and wheelchairs - for the patient's use in the home with a doctor's order. In most cases, Medicare pays 80 percent of the cost of the prescribed equipment, but that equipment can only be prescribed once within a five-year period.

But Hanley notes that recipients should be aware that the covered equipment is limited. Medicare typically does not cover grab bars, shower stools and hand-held showerheads.

What about other long-term care expenses?

For the foreseeable future, seniors will have to look outside of Medicare for coverage of most long-term care expenses, Samotin say. "Medicare simply does not cover the vast majority of the help with day-to-day living that seniors often need. There are wonderful options if you can afford to purchase private companionship and care but they won't be paid for by Medicare."

Her advice? Think about long-term care insurance for coverage of in-home care. Depending on the policy, long-term care coverage could include skilled nursing care, physical therapy and assistance with activities of daily living (custodial care).

Also, check out the offerings of local social services organizations and - if you're a veteran - become familiar with VA benefits. But definitely don't wait.

"It's so important to people to buy long-term care insurance and to get in early," Samotin says. "If you buy in your 40s, 50s and 60s, your coverage may cost a few thousand dollars a year. If you wait until you're older or the point when you need it, the premiums are going to be much higher, or you may be uninsurable."

The Medicare Resource Center is a new section of healthinsurance. org, a free online source of consumer health resources, including information about individual health insurance, major medical insurance and affordable medical insurance. Access to free health insurance quotes - private and online - is available by visiting http://www. healthinsurance. org.

Tools on the site include an interactive Medicare Smarts Self-Diagnosis tool - at http://medicare. healthinsurance. org/quiz/ - to help visitors test their understanding of their Medicare options and, based on their score, help them decide whether they understand the basics well enough to make informed enrollment decisions.

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Duquesa Marketing Inc. Engaged to Manage Development of Oral Care Wellness Product

All Natural Patented Anti-Bacterial Liquid/Implement Addresses Amazingly Under-Served Mouth Care Need

Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) December 18, 2006

Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing, Inc. today announced that his firm has been engaged to act as managing marketing consultants for the launch of a new, all natural, patented oral care wellness solution. "We are stunned that this advanced compound has not been universally available for many years," said Mr. Ficke. "The performance, simplicity and benefits of the Innovative Healthcare Products, Inc. UltraGuard invention is amazing and should be found in every home in the world potentially."

Tim Carlton, President of Huntsville, AL based Innovative Healthcare Products, Inc., parent company of UltraGuard, stated, "We have searched all over the country for the right firm to take our technology and package, perfect and market it. We are really excited to partner with Geoff and Nancy Ficke."

UltraGuard has perfected a natural solution, that, when utilized with an ergonomically designed, proprietary device delivers an amazing anti-bacterial oral benefit to users. UltraGuard plans to launch the highly tested system in major retail distribution in the United States in late spring of 2007.

Nancy Ficke, General Manager of Duquesa Marketing said, "We rarely have seen an opportunity that includes so many consumer benefits, so much science and testing, and such a wide open niche in the marketplace as the UltraGuard program enjoys. Tim Carlton's group has done an amazing job of R&D."

Duquesa Marketing Inc. is an international marketing, funding and product development consulting firm specializing in consumer products. The Company has over 30 years experience in creating customized strategies.

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MDM Group, Inc. Establishes ShockRounds(TM) Laboratory in Arizona and Advises Prototype Progress

MDM Group, Inc. (Other OTC:MDDM. PK) advises that the Company has secured and moved into premises in Tucson, Arizona, where the ShockRounds(TM) laboratory facility is now being established. The initial non-lethal and less-than-lethal ShockRounds(TM) prototype "electric" bullets will be developed there. The Company expects to have the first of these specialized piezoelectric bullets ready for demonstration during the course of Q4, 2004.

DALLAS, TX (PRWEB) June 23, 2004

Simultaneously work will continue with several industry leaders to optimize the first ShockRounds(TM) production products.

MDM Group is a development stage advanced technologies Research and Development Company focused on business risk management, IT security, software development and, security solutions for law enforcement agencies, military and Homeland Security.

MDM Group currently has two major business interests in development, the promising ShockRounds(TM) project and the Solutions International business.

-- ShockRounds(TM) are a potential breakthrough product for the law enforcement industry, the military, border control and anti-terrorism and Homeland Security initiatives, due to their versatility and multiple applications. When fired, a ShockRounds(TM) specialized bullet generates an extremely high voltage charge which has the capacity to cause immediate target incapacitation on impact. See: http://www. shockrounds. com (http://www. shockrounds. com).

-- Solutions International focuses on delivering advanced business risk management services driven by world class trusted data, communications, security, and information technology solutions that address all areas of security, privacy and liability with a specific focus on legal compliance, HIPAA (healthcare), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (financial services) and Sarbanes-Oxley (public accounting). Solutions International is building revenue streams driven through specific industries obligated under new national security legislation to find strong IT security solutions to protect privacy and assets that ensure compliance with these strict regulations and mandates. See: http://www. simdm. com (http://www. simdm. com).

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For further information see: www. shockrounds. com and www. mdmgroupinc. com.

MDM Group is featured on www. Homelanddefensestocks. com a global investment research portal for defense and security.

Contact:

MDM Group Inc

Trevor Ruehs

866-894-3910

Trevor@mdmgroupinc. com

SOURCE: MDM Group, Inc

Rising Starfish

Pima Medical Institute Honored At Starfish Awards

Chula Vista, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2004

Sweetwater Union High School District, the largest 9th Â– 12th grade school district in the state of California, recently honored Pima Medical Institute, 780 Bay Blvd, Suite 101 in Chula Vista at their recent Starfish Awards dinner for PMIÂ’s efforts to provide high school students with easy access to information about multiple career options in the healthcare profession.

The award, presented by Project E. N.C. O.R. E (Education Network for Career Outreach Recruitment and Enhancement) recognizes School-to-Career options for over 1200 students graduating from Sweetwater schools every year. PMIÂ’s Chula Vista campus has programs for Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Secretaries, Pharmacy Technicians, Radiographers, Respiratory Therapists and Veterinary Assistants. PMI offers career-training programs that range from 20-weeks to Associate of Occupation Science degrees that take approximately two years.

Â“Most of the fastest-growing jobs in the U. S. require some sort of higher education after high school,Â” said Sue Kirtland, PMIÂ’s Campus Director in Chula Vista. Â“However, attending a four-year bachelorÂ’s degree is not an option for many men and women. At PMI we offer short-term programs for positions that are current and in demand.Â”

PMI is one of the premier medical vocational institutes in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working environment they will pursue after graduation.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV, as well as their Chula Vista location near San Diego in Southern California. Additional information is available at http://www. pmi. edu (http://www. pmi. edu) or by calling 1-888-442-5998.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Help Selecting Open Source Consulting Services

Enterprise software analyst firm, Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) recently launched its FOSS Evaluation Center (fossevaluation. com), which lets end users prioritize their requirements for open source migrations, or open source consulting engagements, and then matches those requirements to appropriate open source consultants or service providers.

(PRWEB) February 10, 2005

Organizations don't have it easy when deciding which open source firms to engage for implementation, migration, support, and other consulting services. To help organizations in the process, enterprise software analyst firm, Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), launched its FOSS Evaluation Center (http://www. fossevaluation. com/prweb/ (http://www. fossevaluation. com/prweb/)) on February 4, 2005, which lets end users prioritize their requirements for open source migrations or open source consulting engagements, and then matches those requirements to appropriate open source consultants or service providers. The on-line tool lets end users analyze firms on approximately 1,000 prioritized criteria covering open source-related services. It also provides access to thousands of other detailed criteria for selecting open source-based enterprise systems and office migrations.

What should organizations seeking open source software do to prepare themselves before calling on an open source vendor or consulting firm for a request for proposal (RFP)? TEC's FOSS Evaluation Center (http://www. fossevaluation. com/prweb/ (http://www. fossevaluation. com/prweb/)) concentrates on complex software selection issues. According to TEC, solutions for ERP, CRM, or SCM may fail to accomplish what customers want, because customers did not begin their selection processes with a good understanding of their requirements. From TEC's vantage, the problem is that customers frequently do not prepare a proper request for information (RFI), and evaluate the pertinent responses from their shortlisted vendors. TEC believes its sophisticated means for performing requirements analysis will ease customers' selection burdens.

TEC has tracked significant increases in customer demand for Free and open source software selection projects over the last several years. For example, enterprises seeking solutions based on the Linux platform in Q3 2003 made up 9.5% of TEC's demand pool; however, that number increased to 10.8% in Q3 2004. Open source database platform demand went from 4% in Q3 2003 to 10.1% in Q3 2004. This signifies that the customers will need to rely on solid research for their software selection projects.

With an open source implementation or migration, more is involved than simply discerning the right software features. Open source solutions are apt to offer industry-specific versions from partners that have branched from the core open source project. For example, a "vanilla" open source ERP system might not be applicable in the health care industry but a partner firm working with the open source ERP project could create a specialized system meeting the exact needs of pharmacy management.

But how does the end user organization find out which partner firms offer the appropriate solution for its organization? TEC hopes to be this resource by providing its analysis and matching service to end users, consultants, and vendors.

Another frequently raised concern from organizations considering open source solutions is the availability of support. A lot of different factors must be taken into account to determine how well support services can be provided. This includes, for example, support components such as communication methods (how will the chosen firm make itself available?), processing time, self-help availability, local support presence, accountability, application or development support, etc. According to TEC analysts, every company or government organization that wishes to migrate to, or implement an open source solution, should thoroughly understand what it will need to request in terms of sponsored development, support, consulting, and training services from the firm it hires. And that is where things become a bit tricky.

For any given mature open source solution, organizations will find a number of firms claiming they can implement or provide support solutions for it. What is the customer organization to do? Which firm is most appropriate for its needs? To secure a successful project, it's got to figure out exactly what the organization requires from the firm it hires. TEC recommends prioritizing requirements to reflect what is most important, and knowing exactly how each of the company's shortlisted firms will support those requirements.

About Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC)

Since 1993, TEC has been developing sophisticated decision support software, enabling users to evaluate and select enterprise software technology, which is best tailored to their needs. Last year TEC adapted its evaluation system to analyze services as well as software functionality. For more information, see the company's web site http://www. technology-evaluation. com/prweb/ (http://www. technology-evaluation. com/prweb/)

About the Free and Open Source Software Evaluation Center

The FOSS Evaluation Center is a new on-line decision support system featuring research on some of the more well-known open source project firms (with additional firms rapidly being added). The knowledge base consists of close to 1,000 criteria for analyzing open source consulting and service providing firms. For more information, see the web site at http://www. fossevaluation. com/prweb/ (http://www. fossevaluation. com/prweb/)

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Monday, November 26, 2007

UNLV Chooses Advantage Fitness Products to Supply and Service New Student Recreation Facility

Scheduled to Open This August, UNLV Student Recreation & Wellness Center to Feature Cutting-Edge Precor Equipment

Los Angeles (PRWEB) June 2, 2007

Today, Advantage Fitness Products (AFP) announced its selection by University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to supply, and provide ongoing service for all exercise equipment and accessories for the University's new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, scheduled to open in August.

The new 180,000-plus square-foot facility represents a significant upgrade to the University's previous facility, nearly tripling the amount of space for recreation, fitness and wellness.

"We're truly excited about this award of business and proud to be working on behalf of UNLV, a University with such a strong commitment to student recreation and wellness." said Bryan Green, President and CEO of AFP. "Our involvement with UNLV provides an excellent representation of our ability to service such a prestigious client."

"We are very excited to continue our relationship with AFP and look forward to the new building," said Yvette Kell, Assistant Director of Facilities and Acquatics for UNLV.

To accommodate the needs of the facility and its significant audience of students and the campus community, AFP will supply the latest equipment and exercise technology from industry-leading manufacturer Precor as well as a host of complimentary products. The facility will feature the popular Precor "Experience" line of cardio-vascular equipment, much of which will feature personal-viewing screens and audio systems to enhance and maximize the overall training experience. AFP will also provide a full lineup of Precor and Paramount strength equipment as well as a wide variety of accessories for various training applications.

The UNLV project is the latest in a lineup of on-campus projects that AFP has successfully completed recently for leading University's such as the UCLA Athletic Training Center, Arizona State University, and USC's Lyons Center student recreation facility.

About Advantage Fitness Products:
Based in Los Angeles CA, Advantage Fitness Products is a leading provider of innovative fitness and wellness based solutions for commercial facilities worldwide, industry professionals and consumers. AFP offers expertise across multiple facets of the health & fitness industry, including facility design, supply and support, and provides tools assisting its clients in maximizing their investments in fitness. AFP's ADVANTAGE™ line of premium accessories delivers innovative yet practical commercial and consumer fitness products. Through all of its endeavors, AFP addresses the ever-growing need for a more active and healthy quality of life. For more information visit www. AFProducts. com or call 888-895-0547.

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Five-Ingredient Gourmet Cookbook Offers Easy Fine Food For Busy Cooks

Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients is good news for busy cooks who want luxury from their food, but donÂ’t have the luxury of time. Author Deborah Anderson combines high-quality foods and fresh seasonings to create easy, elegant 5-ingredient recipes that might otherwise have 15 ingredients or more. Some well-chosen shortcuts, plus chefÂ’s notes and definitions written for the everyday cook, make Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients a realistic cookbook for todayÂ’s busy lifestyles.

(PRWEB) December 3, 2004

Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients is good news for busy cooks who want luxury from their food, but donÂ’t have the luxury of time.

Author Deborah Anderson combines high-quality foods and fresh seasonings to create easy, elegant 5-ingredient recipes that might otherwise have 15 ingredients or more. Some well-chosen shortcuts, plus chefÂ’s notes and definitions written for the everyday cook, make Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients a realistic cookbook for todayÂ’s busy lifestyles.

Gourmet cooking has traditionally been associated with long lists of ingredients and complicated instructions. Those recipes just arenÂ’t practical for todayÂ’s busy cooks, Anderson said.

Â“There was a time when long, complicated recipes didnÂ’t phase me. But marriage, motherhood and a full-time job changed all that!Â” she said.

Â“I looked at those long recipes and came to the conclusion that all the ingredients might not be necessary. Maybe recipes could be simplified and still capture the essence of the flavors,Â” she said.

Anderson first began modifying her extensive recipe collection so that each recipe contained just 5 ingredients. From there she created original dishes using fresh and robust ingredients, refusing to compromise on flavor.

The result is a simple, thorough, easy-to-follow cookbook that anyone can use. Even beginners can create dishes like Broccoli Dijon with Toasted Almonds, Grilled Garlic-Lime Chicken, Fettuccine Italiano, White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites and Red Strawberries in Pink Champagne.

Anderson uses simple language, chefÂ’s notes, cooking tips and definitions for a non-intimidating approach to what she calls a gourmet Â“food adventure.Â”

Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients includes appetizers, salads, accompaniments, main dishes and desserts, plus menus for entertaining and a shopping list. A special Â“Quick ListÂ” section offers an introduction to gourmet pastas, cheeses, oils, liqueurs, mushrooms, sauces and more.

Deborah Anderson is a native of Miami, Florida who began her avid interest in fine food from her multi-cultural exposure to regional and ethnic cuisines. She has traveled extensively in the United States and Europe and has attended cooking schools in Atlanta and the LeCordon Blue school in Paris, France. She has contributed to Gourmet magazine.

Published by Cookbook Resources of Highland Village, Texas, Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients (Hardcover, $19.95) is part of the companyÂ’s Cooking by the Numbers series designed for busy cooks. Other books in the series include The Ultimate Cooking with 4 Ingredients, Cooking with 5 Ingredients, Easy Healthy Cooking with 4 Ingredients, Best of Cooking with 3 Ingredients and Easy Dessert Cooking with 5 Ingredients.

Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients is available at www. CookbookResources. com, www. Amazon. com and www. booksamillion. com or by calling toll-free (866) 229-2665. The Cookbook Resources site features free downloadable recipes, special offers, food columns and more.

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Saturday, November 24, 2007

Keller Crescent Launches a New Website, Following Its Integration with Pharmagraphics

Since joining forces with Pharmagraphics in July of 2008, Keller Crescent has been taking steps to build a new identity for the joined operations. They have recently completed a very important step of this process with the launch of its newly redesigned website, www. kellercrescent. com. Blue Water Media, a DC-based web design firm, was chosen to lead the design and development of the new site.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) December 5, 2008

Since joining forces with Pharmagraphics in July of 2008, Keller Crescent has been taking steps to build a new identity for the joined operations. They have recently completed a very important step of this process with the launch of its newly redesigned website, http://www. kellercrescent. com (http://www. kellercrescent. com). Blue Water Media, a DC-based web design firm, was chosen to lead the design and development of the new site.

Blue Water Media combined elements from both Keller Crescent and Pharmagraphics in developing the new online identity of the combined forces. Some aspects of the new site were derived from the former Pharmagraphics website, which was also developed by Blue Water Media, and enjoyed an outstanding web presence. These aspects include the information infrastructure and some color influences. The primary colors of the new site were heavily influenced by Keller Crescent, as well as the logo that is being used to represent the joint operations. Blue Water Media implemented new navigational and page structures that give the site a modernized look, while also improving access to desired information. The combination of elements from both Keller Crescent and Pharmagraphics made for a seamless transition from both entities' older sites to the new web portal.

In addition to a new look and identity, Blue Water Media also implemented new backend functionality for the Keller Crescent website. Joomla!, an open source content management system, was implemented to allow for easy updates to any page of the website. This allows for individuals with little to no HTML or web design skills to be able to make content updates to their websites, which is a major advantage for Keller Crescent. Its staff can easily update product description pages to include additional features, or easily update details on office or manufacturing facility locations, products and services offered and more. This functionality will prove to be beneficial when needing to make immediate content updates to the website.

About Keller Crescent:
Based in Greensboro, NC, Keller Crescent supplies medical packaging and labels, including printed folding cartons, multi-component inserts and outserts, IV hanger labels, and several patented specialty products to the pharmaceutical and healthcare markets. Keller Crescent is a subsidiary of Clondalkin Group, a diversified packaging organization with over 40 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. For more information, visit: http://www. kellercrescent. com (http://www. kellercrescent. com)

About Blue Water Media:
Based in Washington, DC, Blue Water Media offers full web design/development services, including corporate identity and print services. Blue Water Media also offers internet marketing services, including SEO, SEM, e-mail marketing and more. To learn more about how their team can assist in the development and marketing of websites and other services, visit: http://www. bluewatermedia. com (http://www. bluewatermedia. com)

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New Anti-Aging Health Coffee Containing 115 Antioxidants Rids Body of Harmful Contaminants

In 2003, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested the blood and urine of nine volunteers for 211 possible contaminants — and discovered 167 pollutants, including an average of 56 carcinogens in each person. A new anti-aging health coffee containing 115 antioxidants detoxifies and cleanses these contaminants from our bodies each time we drink it.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2006

Scientists have been studying pollutants in air, water and on land for decades. Now they're studying pollution in people, and the findings are troubling. In 2003, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested the blood and urine of nine volunteers for 211 possible contaminants — and discovered 167 pollutants, including an average of 56 carcinogens in each person.

With this study, EWG set a benchmark for the exploding science on the human "bodyburden" — the pollution in people — that raises deep concerns about a system of public health protections that doesn't ask chemical companies to safety test their products before they are sold.

EWG's bodyburden programs join a growing body of science documenting human exposures to industrial chemicals beginning in the womb and continuing to the end of life. The fact is, more than 80,000 industrial chemicals are registered for use in this country. The government approves seven new chemicals every day. It is little wonder that even newborn babies are filled with the products of the chemical industry.

Scientists see troubling signs that we face growing risks for some health problems, and that these may be related to the human body burden of industrial chemicals.

In a study led by Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, in collaboration with the Environmental Working Group and Commonweal, researchers at two major laboratories found an average of 91 industrial compounds, pollutants, and other chemicals in the blood and urine of nine volunteers, with a total of 167 chemicals found in the group. Like most of us, the people tested do not work with chemicals on the job and do not live near an industrial facility.

Scientists refer to this contamination as a person’s body burden. Of the 167 chemicals found, 76 cause cancer in humans or animals, 94 are toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 79 cause birth defects or abnormal development. The dangers of exposure to these chemicals in combination has never been studied.

A new scientific breakthrough in both health, nutrition and the coffee industry allows the consumer to rid their bodies of these harmful contaminants by simply drinking a cup of coffee, mocha, tea, or hot chocolate containing ganoderma lucidum each day. Visit www. cupofmoney. com and click on "learn more" for a full presentation.

Gano Cafe, the world's first anti-aging health coffee contains a water soluble extract from ganoderma lucidum also known as the Reishi in Japan, Lingshi in China and Youngchi in Korea. This extract has 200 active elements that penetrate each cell and take the toxins out of the cell for direct eliminination from the body resulting in a healthier cell. Visit www. cupofmoney. com and click on "learn more" for a full presentation.

According to Dr. Howard W. Fischer's book "Reishi Rescue R & R for Your Immune System", the accumulation of scientific findings through empirical and laboratory studies has demonstrated positive effects for Ganoderma Lucidum encompassing a diverse range of maladies in the central nervous system, circulatory system, digestive system, endocrine system, immune system, respiratory system and skin and hair. Visit www. cupofmoney. com and click on "learn more" for a full presentation.

Many Doctors and Health Practitioners are switching their patients from regular caffeinated coffee, to this new healthy coffee because of the documented health benefits of Ganoderma Lucidum. Gano Café helps the body fight disease the way nature intended and helps balance the body's PH. Ganoderma Lucidum is said to help enhance health by removing toxins from the body and then building up the body's immune system. For research articles on Ganoderma Lucidum, visit http://scholar. google. com (http://scholar. google. com) or www. pubmed. com and type in Ganoderma.

A typical cup of coffee contains approximately 138 mg of caffeine. The unique blend of Ganoderma in this product neutralizes the caffeine dramatically to only 9 mg per cup, which is less caffeine per cup than decaf. The Ganoderma still provides that "lift" and boost in energy that coffee drinkers are looking for, but without the caffeine jitters. Visit www. cupofmoney. com and click on "learn more" for a full presentation.

About Cupofmoney. com:

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Friday, November 23, 2007

Paradisus Palma Real Resort Marks Official Grand Opening with Beachfront Celebration Under the Stars

The Paradisus Palma Real Resort celebrated its official opening on April 5 at an all-out extravaganza held under star-filled Caribbean skies staged against the picturesque shores of Punta Cana. The event also kicked off the opening night party for the 2006 Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE), a travel-booking event that brings together selling hoteliers and buying tour operators, now in its seventh year.

Punta Cana, DR (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

The Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com) celebrated its official opening on April 5 at an all-out extravaganza held under star-filled Caribbean skies staged against the picturesque shores of Punta Cana. The event also kicked off the opening night party for the 2006 Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE), a travel-booking event that brings together selling hoteliers and buying tour operators, now in its seventh year.

Leading tourism representatives from the Dominican Republic and international travel professionals and industry press descended on the Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com) to dine on cocktails at The Plaza, where guests were captivated with special touches from Sol Meliá´s Soul & Magic sensorial effects, with Afro-Caribbean River Dancers, a Stomp performance and a Top-40 band. Then attendees ate a private dinner at Gabi Beach, the resort’s exclusive a la carte beach lounge for its adults-only Royal Service and Family Concierge guests. The evening was capped off on the famous shores of Bavaro Beach with a South Beach-style chill out party that included go-go dancers, fire spinners, mimes, fire eaters and still-living statues, giving spectators the essence of Paradisus’ real-life fantasy experience.

Situated on the Dominican Republic’s easternmost tip along 21 miles of white-sand beaches and amid soaring coconut palms, the resort pulled out all the stops to make the event a memorable one. The Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com) recently announced that its 2006 first quarter had exceeded company expectations and that advance bookings were strong, giving the resort another reason to celebrate.

Each of Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com)’s 554 oversized luxury suites are equipped with elegant mahogany furniture, Jacuzzi for two, spacious bathroom with European spa jet shower, plasma television, CD player, daily stocked mini bar and a private terrace.

For the business person, Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com) offers more than 12,447 square-feet of flexible meeting space, six breakout rooms, and a 12,876 square-foot multi-use room for special events.

For adults only, the resort boasts 102 Royal Service suites and two Presidential Suites, some with breathtaking ocean views. Royal Service guests enjoy exclusive check-in and check-out, indulgent butlers who cater to every whim, pillow menu selections, restricted beach and pool areas with Bali-beds, private Royal Service lounge and preferential reservations for specialty restaurants, spa, activities and excursions.

The Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com)’s Family Concierge program offers specially-appointed Family Concierge suites, personalized concierge service to help coordinate family activities and fulfill every need via a walkie-talkie system, and a private check-in lounge. The program also offers children’s welcome amenities, including kid’s beach bag with sunscreen, baseball cap, and t-shirt; optional in-room PlayStation; in-room children’s amenity kits, including child-sized bathrobe and slippers; and milk and cookies turndown service.

Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com) caters to every palate with seven restaurants:

Bana, an a la carte Asian bistro offering Tepanyaki, a Sushi Bar and Asian Fusion cuisine; Passion, an “adults only” a la carte international fine dining venue; Vento, featuring a la carte Mediterranean cuisine; the Market Grill, offering fresh salads, grilled steaks and chicken, as well as a light and healthy menu; Naos, an international buffet; Agave, a Mexican-style buffet; Gabi Beach, an a la carte beach lounge, exclusively for guests staying in Royal Service and Family Concierge suites. Eight bars provide exotic delicacies, ethnic specialties and traditional delights created by the resort’s international chefs and unlimited premium brands of drink.

To relax and nourish body, mind and spirit, Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com)’s signature Spa Paradisus is a two-story, 8,611 square foot, Zen-like respite inspired by nature’s basic elements – water, air, earth, and fire. Spa Paradisus offers the latest relaxation and rejuvenation services and treatments that combine lifestyle philosophies, therapeutic massages, botanical wraps and soaks and a pool-front Water Ritual Center with modern hydrotherapies. The spa’s fitness center offers Pilates, Tai-Chi, Yoga, aerobics, spinning classes and a jogging track. The resort also provides exclusive golf privileges with unlimited greens fees at the 27-hole, championship Cocotal Golf & Country Club.

Rounding out Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com)’s guest offerings are sophisticated life-enriching activities such as cooking, wine tasting, tango lessons, kite surfing and photography classes; non-motorized water sports; scuba diving; snorkeling; horseback riding; four tennis courts; three swimming pools – including one of the largest in the Caribbean at 37,600 square feet; 24-hour room service; and evenings filled with live entertainment, casino action and a lobby piano bar.

With a focus on creating a luxurious and personalized experience that brings guests’ real-life vacation desires to life in a beautiful and captivating setting, the Paradisus Palma Real promises to be the most sought-after resort in the Caribbean.

The Paradisus Palma Real Resort (http://www. paradisuspalmareal. com) is owned and managed by Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s most successful hotel companies, managing six distinctive brands – Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus Resorts, Hard Rock Hotels and Sol Meliá Vacation Club – totaling more than 330 hotels in 30 countries. Individual reservations can be made through a travel consultant or by calling toll-free: 1-800-33MELIA. Group reservations can be made through a professional meeting and incentive planner or through Sol Meliá’s group desk (MSM) by calling 1-888-33-MELIA or via email: msm-usacan@sol-group. com. Hotel information can also be obtained by accessing www. solmelia. com.

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

For Third Consecutive Year Coastal Healthcare Consulting Earns 'Best in KLAS' for Clinical Implementation - Supportive

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 20, 2007

For the third consecutive year, Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. (Coastal), a premier provider of information technology consulting services for healthcare facilities, has received the "Best in KLAS" designation for the professional services market segment Clinical Implementation - Supportive. This award is based on satisfaction surveys collected from interviews with healthcare providers who have used professional service firms for technology projects. This performance data was recently published in The Top 20 Year-End Best in KLAS Report, distributed by KLAS Enterprises. The "Best in KLAS" award means that Coastal ranked first among its peers for projects in which Coastal provided resources and tools for a portion of an implementation or upgrade, including key intellectual capital, and completed a measurable portion of the project. The Top 20 Year-End Best in KLAS Report showed Coastal with a 92.8 percent client satisfaction ranking for its Clinical Implementation - Supportive services; a two percent increase in its score from the previous year.

"We are extremely proud of our ability to provide clients with unmatched experience and knowledge to help address their healthcare information system needs," said Amy Collins, President, Coastal Healthcare Consulting. "We view each project as an opportunity to build a lasting relationship with our clients by delivering results-oriented, client-focused consulting services. We are delighted that once again, our clients are pleased with the services that Coastal delivers."

Coastal specializes in providing consulting resources to healthcare facilities in order to assist with the project management and implementation of information systems. Coastal follows a proven method and works closely with its clients to ensure the success of each phase of implementation. About Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. (Coastal) is a premier provider of healthcare information systems consulting with a proven track record of performance over the last eleven years. Coastal's hard-working, client-focused professionals have the information, expertise and solutions to ensure successful completion of projects for healthcare facilities. Coastal specializes in providing project management and implementation services, including tailoring, testing, training and go-live, to an entire healthcare facility or to a single department.

For more information, visit http://www. coastalhealthcare. com. About (http://www. coastalhealthcare. com. About) KLAS Enterprises, LLCKLAS, founded in 1996, is the only research and consulting firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of Healthcares Information Technology vendors and beginning in 2004, the performance of healthcare Professional Services Firms. The KLAS staff and advisory board offer an average of 25 years of healthcare information technology experience.

Http://www. healthcomputing. com. Copyright (http://www. healthcomputing. com. Copyright) © 2007 Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. Coastal Healthcare Consulting and the Coastal Healthcare Consulting logo are trademarks of Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Sunday, November 18, 2007

PUA Forums Will Help You Get A Girlfriend

PUA Forums. com, the premiere online source for dating advice that has already helped thousands of men learn how to meet and charm women, is now also helping men take it to the next level - making one of those amazing women your girlfriend.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2010 -

Are you tired of being single and want to meet your dream woman and make her all yours?

If you have any desire in learning how to get a girlfriend (http://www. puaforums. com/how-get-girlfriend/), look no further than PUA forums - a source that hundreds of men have already used to turn their game around.

Men all over the globe have joined PUA Forums and weigh in on the hundreds of threads on topics such as "How to Get Over Shyness", "Magic Tricks to Attract Women" and 'Health and Fitness Advice." Now they will also share their wisdom on how to get a girlfriend - what works, what doesn't and how to keep her around once she's agreed to be only yours.

PUA Forums, also known as pick up artist (http://www. puaforums. com/) forums is focused on teaching men how to meet and date women, is also committed to helping people find increased happiness through self-improvement and growth. PUA Forums is not only a leading online destination for pick up artists to share their experiences and advice in dating; it is also a great source of relationship advice in an environment that focuses on learning and self improvement.

Here men can learn How to Get a Girlfriend, become better flirts, attract more women, and become more confident. The open forum enables guys to bounce ideas off one another and learn from some of the top pickup artists in the world.

For instance under the Health and Fitness Advice topic, men are reminded that part of becoming good with women is becoming comfortable with your body. For many guys this means getting in shape and being healthy. This thread offers hands on ways to accomplish this, such as information on a fitness program called The Adonis Effect.

According to Bill Preston, "If you truly want to learn how to get a girlfriend, you need to know how to maintain a real, loving, trusting relationship."

In addition, threads such as those dealing with body language, help men learn to read a woman's body signals, gauging her interest or lack thereof and responding appropriately. Did you know that you can tell if a woman wants to be speaking to you based on which way her legs and feet are facing?

You can learn all this and more by checking out PUA (http://www. puaforums. com/) Forums. com and joining the hundreds of active members who are learning not only how to meet and attract women, but how to be the best men they can be.

When you are the best man you can be, you are ready to meet the woman of your dreams and you can be the one who shares how to get a girlfriend with men who were once in your shoes.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

IndianYP. com has Launched the First Phase of an "Exclusive Indian Yellow pages for the Non-Resident Indian Community on the Internet"

SignOnDesi Inc creator of IndianYP. com Launched an Exclusive Indian Yellow pages for the Non-Resident Indian Community on the Internet.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 6, 2004

SignOnDesi Inc, creator of IndianYP. com has launched an Exclusive Indian Yellow pages for the Non-Resident Indian Community on the Internet.

Yellow Pages - The yellow pages section lists all businesses & Organizations owned and operated by Asian Indians living in different cities within US - the cities include Atlanta, Atlanta, Austin, Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Florida, Houston, Iowa, Kansas, Los Angeles, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, Wisconsin.

Listings are also arranged in categories such as Accountants, Arts, associations, Astrologers, Attorneys, Auto, Banks, Beauty Parlours, Businesses, Catering, Child Care, Chiropractor, Churches, Computer Services, Consulates, Convenience Stores, Dental Services, Doctors, Domestic Services, Employment, Entertainment, Fashion, Flowers, Food, Grocery Stores, Gurdwaras, Handicrafts, Health Services, Hindu Priests, Hindu Temples, Hotels, Immigration, Insurance, Jain Temples, Jewelry, Legal Services, Liquor Stores, Maharishi, Media, Mortgage, Motels, News, News Stand, People, Photography, Physiotherapy, Politicians, Real Estate, Research Labs, Restaurants, Sports, Travel Agents

Finally listings can also be found in Alphabetical Order. We welcome new listings & encourage new business & organizations to list their business for free.

Safe Harbor - This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, Company financial performance. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations.

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AKAzaar 2006 Community Health Fair

The Tau Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is hosting its annual AKAzaar 2006 Community Health Fair. Free health and fitness presentations and screenings as well as vendors and entertainment are feature.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 13, 2006

The Tau Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Homan Square Community, will sponsor “AKAzaar 2006” on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at 3517 W. Arthington, Chicago, Illinois 60624.

“AKAzaar” is a family and community service event designed to present information to residents of the west side and near west suburban communities. Assorted vendors, entertainment and fun activities for adults and children will be available. Admission is free for everyone.

For more information regarding the fair, please contact Barbara D. Hyshaw at 773.759.9719.

AKAzaar (Ah kuh ‘zaar)

“A community health fair”

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Chuck LaMar's Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tourney to raise money for kids' cancer research

The 7th Annual Chuck LaMar's Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament will take place November 12-14, from the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, the exquisitely restored Mediterranean Revival resort hotel in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida.

(PRWEB) June 7, 2004

Offshore Division Added to November's Prestigious Catch & Release Event in Tampa Bay Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Anglers and celebrities will pair up this November in another first class pro-am catch and release fishing tournament in Tampa Bay, to raise money for The Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Sports and entertainment celebrities will join avid fishermen in their quests to hit a grand slam for snook, redfish and trout, while raising money to help "Reel In The Cure" for childhood cancer.

This event is named for avid angler Chuck LaMar, general manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays baseball club; as well as for title sponsor, Mercury Marine, worldwide builder of Mercury Outboards.

Among the early confirmed celebrity entrants are: current and former MLB managers and players Wade Boggs, Doug Creek, Dennis Rasmussen, John Cerutti, Gene Lamont, Billy Koch and Jimy Williams; former NFL players including Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks, Mark Cotney, Mark Cooper and Tim Irwin; national TV fishing show hosts Stu Apte, Roland Martin, Jose Wejebe, Shaw Grigsby, Mark Sosin and Blair Wiggins; two-time NASA shuttle astronaut Bruce Melnick; Secret Service hero Eric Littlejohn; and actors Brett Cullen of "Apollo 13," James B. Sikking of "Hill Street Blues" and Ed Marinaro of "Hill Street Blues".

Event highlights include Friday morning, November 12's "Casting For A Cure" shootout; followed by The Steve Yerrid Kid's Fishing Derby, in which children with cancer learn the sport, fish, then share lunch with tournament celebrities.

Friday evening is the Fishermen's Ball presented by Mercedes-Benz USA. This tropical fiesta will feature dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Fishermen's Ball tickets are $125 for individuals or a "Table of Hope" can be reserved for $1,250 by calling Hermun Puri at The Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955.

A field of 50 boats is expected to participate in the two-day tournament. Departing from the Vinoy Yacht Basin, they will fish in Tampa Bay tributaries for redfish, snook and trout. Each boat will carry a pair of anglers, along with a celebrity and professional fishing guide.

Sponsorship and angler entries for the tournament are still available by contacting The Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955. Coastal Conservation Association officials will provide judging, and their organization will partially benefit from event proceeds.

New this year will be an Offshore Angler Division presented by Treasure Island Charities, exclusively for fishermen who would like to explore the waters west of the beach. Beginning at 12:00 midnight on November 13, following The Fishermen's Ball, anglers in the Offshore Division will be eligible to leave their personal ports.

For the next 36 hours, offshore anglers may angle the Gulf of Mexico for the three species eligible in this division: amberjack, grouper and snapper.

About The Pediatric Cancer Foundation

The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit, Tampa-based charity, dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer worldwide. It was formed in 1991, when two Tampa mothers met while their infant daughters were undergoing cancer treatments. Their children beat the odds and are healthy young women today. The foundation has granted $2 million to researchers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, All Children's Research Institute in St. Petersburg, and Shand's Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

For more information on Chuck LaMar's Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament contact The Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955, or log on to www. pcfusa. org.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Responsible Development of Nanoscale Technologies -- New Funding Competition

The Technology Strategy Board and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council have jointly allocated up to £400,000 to stimulate innovation with technologies that can address the potential environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects of the development of nanoscale technologies, either by offering an innovative EHS product or by solving EHS issues with nanotechnology enabled products and processes.

(PRWeb UK) December 10, 2010

The investment will support feasibility studies lasting up to three months and the primary purpose of the competition is to seed business led collaboration going into future programmes in EHS related applications within a global context. It is also focussed on understanding priorities in EHS related issues and solutions from a UK business perspective, and to deliver early stage novel solutions that will put the UK in a strong competitive position in developing technologies in a global landscape.

The competition opens on 10 January 2011. Applications are invited from single companies or those in collaboration with other companies and/or with academic institutions.

For full information please visit: http://www. innovateuk. org/content/competition/feasibility-studies-for-responsible-development-of. ashx

Editor’s notes
1. The Technology Strategy Board is a business-led executive non-departmental public body, established by the government. Its role is to promote and support research into, and development and exploitation of, technology and innovation for the benefit of UK business, in order to increase economic growth and improve the quality of life. It is sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). For more information please visit http://www. innovateuk. org.

2. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC – http://www. epsrc. ac. uk) is the UK’s main agency for funding research in engineering and the physical sciences. The EPSRC invests more than £850 million a year in research and postgraduate training to help the nation handle the next generation of technological change.

3. Companies and other organisations seeking further information about Technology Strategy Board research and development funding opportunities should visit the Competitions page of the Technology Strategy Board website – http://www. innovateuk. org, email competitions(at)tsb(dot)gov(dot)uk or phone the Competitions Helpline on 0300 321 4357.

4. Media enquiries only should be addressed to the Technology Strategy Board’s media relations manager or consultant.

Media contacts:
Claire Cunningham, Media Relations Manager, Technology Strategy Board, Mobile: 07554 115745; Email : claire(dot)cunningham(at)tsb(dot)gov(dot)uk
Or
Nick Sheppard, Media Relations Consultant, Technology Strategy Board, Mobile: 07824 599644; Email: nick(dot)sheppard(at)tsb(dot)gov(dot)uk

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Monday, November 12, 2007

Is Fear of Being Caught Naked an Obstacle to Increasing Breastfeeding Rates?

Edgy Internet campaign focuses on workplace culture to empower professional women to breastfeed

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2010

Is the primitive fear of being caught naked causing countless women to quit breastfeeding each year?

That is one premise a California startup, Dao Health, is contributing to the public conversation about breastfeeding in an edgy new internet campaign that is taking a look at a variety of challenges different women face. “Our aim is to help women overcome various personal, social and structural obstacles to workplace lactation,” said Dan Garbez, cofounder of Dao Health. The campaign’s first message comes in the form of a viral video (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=Vz22um-K0ck).

“Women in workplaces across America have told us that they have had the experience of someone unexpectedly walking in on them while they’re undressed and using a breast pump, and they worry that being accidentally exposed at work may have unpredictable consequences for their professional lives. And some women simply say that taking off your clothes at work is unprofessional,” said Garbez, adding that the company has heard more of these stories than they can count. “But having to get naked is only part of the problem.”

Other women fear that taking extra breaks to pump and requiring others to cover for them makes them look less dependable, less of a team player, or less committed to the success of their organization. So they don’t want to ask for any special accommodations.

Larger companies are required to provide private rooms and extra unpaid break time for women, if they request it, so these perceptions may not be a threat to every woman’s job. But many women nevertheless see pumping as a threat to their professional goals, especially in competitive environments.

Even if there is no downside for coworkers and the employer if a woman chooses to use a lactation room at work, these accommodations may very well be a threat to her desire to get home as early as possible to her family and baby, if pumping causes her to regularly get behind on her work. If she works in a small business, the choices may be even more difficult. If the small business can’t afford to accommodate her, her only practical choices may be to either give up working, or give up breastfeeding… That is, until now (http://freemie. com/freemieatwork. htm).

Dao Health has developed a game-changing technology that allows women to use a breast pump while fully clothed, and in just about any environment necessary. The only limitation really is a woman’s own desire. The first incarnation of the technology to hit the market, the Freemie system, exponentially expands the possibilities for a mother trying to figure out how and when she’s going to pump at work or home.

The Freemie (http://freemie. com/productoverview. htm) is a hands free, concealable breast pump milk collection system that is used with the traditional heavy duty electric breast pumps. The Freemie system allows women to keep their clothes on, and pump hands-free because the breast funnel is integrated into its natural shape so that it fits right inside a woman’s regular bra, where it securely collects the milk. Dao Health says this technology (http://freemie. com/) will be the key to increasing breastfeeding rates among working women in the future.

“This is a generational advance in the technology, and this first video is intended to speak to a tech-savvy generation of mothers. They don’t necessarily share many of the older generations’ sensitivities. When they become aware of the Freemie through their social networks, many will think it’s absurd when someone tells them they need to go to a private room to use a breast pump, meanwhile falling behind in their work. By using a woman’s existing bra and fitting under her ordinary clothing, the system is simpler to employ, works well, and offers greater flexibility and control over her time and the other tasks in front of her. All around, it’s just more efficient. And younger generations are pretty quick to dump obsolete equipment,” said Garbez.

Using humorous videos on Youtube (http://www. youtube. com/user/daohealth) and other creative communications, the campaign is confronting the practical barriers that women face head on. In the first video two women who have just had babies are working with others in an office when a gunman, a former intern at the company, bursts in. The entire story is gritty comedy, to satirize the point that many women are afraid of being seen naked by a coworker. But the not so subtle point is that mom can be a hero at work, and still bring home her milk.

The company is planning more edgy videos on more sensitive subjects. For example, many women don’t care what others think and will pump wherever they have to, but for others, their own self-image is the key impediment. “I can’t count how many women have told us they hated looking like a dairy cow. And these are just the women who laugh at themselves, and keep pumping anyway. But how many are so turned off by the vision in the mirror that it’s a brick wall for them?” asked Garbez.

How will videos showcasing the Freemie system play to different sets of women? “There may be a thousand different reasons why millions of women will eventually be using this technology. So we’re going to push the envelope, to connect with them in a way that appeals to their priorities. We’re empowering mothers, and putting the ball firmly in their court. The Freemie system is a tool that allows them, for the first time, to pump on their own terms. And everybody wins – mom, coworkers, employer, and of course, baby. We used to ask ourselves the question, ‘will women pump in public?’ But not any more. They’re starting to do it.”
Learn more at http://www. freemie. com/ (http://www. freemie. com/).

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Life Changes Necessary after Gastric Bypass

A recent journal review has verified that patients who have gastric bypass surgery will have trouble absorbing nutrients from their diets, due to the re-routing of the small intestine during the procedure. Bariatric surgeons have long-known that patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery will need to make life-long changes to their diet and lifestyle in order to lose weight and maintain it.

SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2006

Surgeons advise that patients who plan to have gastric bypass surgery should begin modifying their diet and lifestyle before the procedure to reduce the risk of possible complications and increase weight-loss success. All patients should take a daily multivitamin, as well as a calcium supplement, to supplement lost nutrients that will result from the surgery.

Post surgery nutrition will require a life-long commitment. Patients are encouraged to consume three small meals a day that are adequate in protein but low in fat and simple sugar, as they will only be able to consume small amounts of food, making it essential that they enjoy high-quality meals. Foods that are high in fat and sugar can cause discomfort and compromise weight loss.

"Our primary goal is to ensure that our patients lead healthy, successful lives," said Eugene Rumsey, M. D., F. A.C. S., surgeon at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group (http://www. pbsmg. com (http://www. pbsmg. com)). "The necessary diet changes hopefully will become a way of life for patients, helping to ensure healthful and long-lasting weight loss."

After-care programs and support groups, such as those offered at Pacific Bariatric and Scripps Mercy Hospital, help guide patients into their new lifestyle. Gastric bypass surgery is designed to help people lose weight after previous weight-loss attempts have failed. However, safe and successful weight loss with the procedure requires a commitment to healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group, Inc. and Scripps Mercy Hospital are nationally designated by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery as a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery. Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group, also known as Hillcrest Surgical Medical Group, Inc., has an 80-year tradition of surgical excellence and leadership in San Diego County. For more information, visit http://www. pbsmg. com (http://www. pbsmg. com).

Established in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital serves the San Diego and Chula Vista communities. With 700 licensed beds, more than 3,000 employees and 1,300 physicians, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego's longest established and only Catholic hospital. With two campuses, Scripps Mercy Hospital is the largest hospital in San Diego County and one of the 10 largest in California. For more information, visit www. scripps. org

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Saturday, November 10, 2007

AllMed Healthcare Peer Review &#194;– Doctor, Physician, Nurse, and Hospital Peer Review

AllMed Healthcare Peer Review Â– Doctor, Physician, Nurse, and Hospital Peer Review.

AllMed Healthcare, an Independent Review Organization (IRO), providing doctor, physician, nurse, and hospital peer review services, has released its September 2004 Medical Review News.

(PRWEB) October 27, 2004

AllMed Healthcare, an Independent Review Organization (IRO), providing doctor, physician, nurse, and hospital peer review services, has released its September 2004 Medical Review News.

The newsletter contains the following peer review articles of interest to Claims Managers, Claims Administrators, and Medical Directors at Health Plans, Third Party Administrators, Utilization Review Companies, and Medical Management Companies.

Outlines of the peer newsletter articles appear below. Click on the following link to subscribe to the AllMed Newsletter: http://www. allmedmd. com/company/newsletter/0409/press/index. htm (http://www. allmedmd. com/company/newsletter/0409/press/index. htm).

Article #1--Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Peer Review

-When is it medically necessary to have Blepharoplasty?

-What red flags should a case manager / claims administrator be aware of when it comes to Blepharoplasty?

-How does an Independent Review Organization help in the review process for questionable cases of Blepharoplasty?

-What are the top questions a claims manager should ask its Independent Review Organization when making claims decisions on Blepharoplasty?

Article#2-- Hospital Stay Claim Peer Review

-What is the impact of the last day of a hospital stay as it relates to medical claims administration?

-When does it make sense for a claims manager to challenge the coverage for the last dayÂ’s stay?

-What other options does an insurance company have to help reduce hospital stay costs?

-How can an Independent Review Organization help with these cost reductions?

Article#3--Regulatory Review (Peer Review)

-Under ERISA and DOL, when is an insurance company or healthcare payer required to send out a case for medical review by an external review organization?

-Why must this be an arms-length medical review?

-How do these regulations affect your organization?

-How can an Independent Review Organization help expedite the claims review process?

AllMed provides peer review opinions that quickly resolve complex problems -- saving money while protecting the integrity of patient care. AllMed will review chart notes and operative reports to render objective written opinions; help you reach the right decision while reducing legal risk; apply your plan language to the case, if appropriate, give you direct access to our physicians for questions and follow-up on peer reviews; and supply clear, professional and easy-to-read documentation. AllMed also applies the same high quality standards to its medical review, pharmacy review, medical bill auditing, and medical director review services.

About AllMed:

Allmed reviews claims for issues of medical necessity, standard of care, experimental / investigational, hospital quality management, code unbundling, fraud, and other issues that affect healthcare decision-making.

AllMed Healthcare has trained peer review specialists in the following specialties: Acupuncture, Allergy/Immunology, Anesthesiology, Audiology, Bariatric Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cardiology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Dermatology/Dermatopathology, Diagnostic Radiology, Electrophysiology Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Forensic Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Heart Transplant, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Kidney Transplant, Liver Pancreas Transplant, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Organ Transplant, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endrocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Perinatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Prosthodontics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Sleep Disorders, Speech & Language Pathology, Toxicology, Transplant Surgery, and Urology.

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Friday, November 9, 2007

Norvax Supports NAHU Campaign To Protect Consumer Access To Professionally Licensed and Trained Health Insurance Guidance

Consumers deserve access to professionals as they maneuver through the complexities of making the right health insurance decision. Norvax will assist the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) in its campaign to protect consumer access to competent help and information.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 19, 2009

Norvax, the leading provider of sales automation and web marketing technology (http://www. norvax. com) for the health insurance industry, has announced its support of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) campaign to protect consumer access to professionally licensed and trained health insurance guidance.

Norvax and NAHU share the belief that health care reform (http://www. norvax. com) is one of the most important issues of our time. As part of its support of the NAHU campaign, Norvax is encouraging the more than 10,000 health insurance agents and brokers it serves to participate in this important public discussion.

"With the increasingly complex nature of health insurance, consumers need expert help and support from trained professionals to make the right health insurance decision," said Brandon Cruz, president of Norvax. "We, at Norvax, believe that state-licensed health insurance agents and brokers (http://www. norvax. com) serve a critical role in connecting the 47 million uninsured Americans with the right health insurance plan for them."

Consumers shopping for health insurance face a growing variety of health insurance options. Many consumers find the experience overwhelming, as they are forced to grapple with competing deductibles, co-pays, restrictions, terms and coverage plans.

Shopping for health insurance requires more sophisticated analysis of options across a continuum of related products, such as health, life, disability, critical illness, long term care, HSAs, HRAs, annuities and Section 125 flex plans.

Professionally trained and licensed health insurance agents, brokers and consultants have been the most reliable source of information and guidance for Americans in need of health insurance. Agents and brokers are already helping thousands of consumers compare plans and make the right choices everyday.

These health insurance professionals undergo years of training to become trusted advisors for the majority of consumers and small business owners who lack the time or expertise to navigate the complex bureaucracy.

Trained health insurance professionals also play a crucial role for small businesses that currently provide health insurance coverage to employees. For many employers, their licensed agents, brokers and consultants act as de facto health benefit managers.

"Millions of small businesses rely on the services of agents and brokers to help them manage employee benefits and comply with state and federal laws," said Clint Jones, CEO of Norvax. "Small businesses face enough challenges in this economy and human resources personnel are being reduced every day. Denying small businesses access to agent services endangers access to health care for the 60 million Americans they employ."

For more information about the NAHU campaign to protect consumer access to health insurance information and guidance, and how you can play a role in shaping health care reform, visit http://tinyurl. com/o8emj9 (http://tinyurl. com/o8emj9).

ABOUT NORVAX:
Norvax Inc. is a leading developer of Web-based sales and customer communication tools that connect and help consumers, insurance brokers, agents and carriers transact health insurance business more efficiently. From tools for building lead-generating Websites to health insurance quote engines and email autoresponders (http://www. norvax. com) that can automatically include updated health insurance quotes, Norvax's health insurance technology (http://www. norvax. com) lets agents increase sales, cut administrative time and reduce expenses by initiating customer contact faster and automatically maintaining around-the-clock communications with prospects. Founded in 2001, Norvax was named among the Top 20 fastest-growing software companies in the U. S. in both 2007 and 2008 by Inc Magazine. Norvax is privately held and headquartered in Chicago.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Craig Marcacci and Magna Fitness Announce Senior Fitness Classes

Local senior fitness guru, Craig Marcacci teams up with the newly renovated Magna Fitness Center to offer Advanced Senior Fitness Training Classes based on Marcacci's introductory level "Easy Does It!" senior fitness video.

ST. LOUIS, MO (PRWEB) November 13, 2006

The no-impact full body workout developed for "Easy Does It!" focuses on helping seniors at all levels of physical fitness improve strength, balance, posture, flexibility and cardiovascular health. At this next level of difficulty, the class targets a more active demographic ideally suited for seniors who have already mastered the original "Easy Does It!" program. Including addition reps, more advanced movements and a more comprehensive stretching routine, this fitness level places a stronger emphasis on strength building and cardiovascular health.

Marcacci's Advanced Senior Fitness Training Classes are offered in half hour sessions beginning November 13th, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30AM, recommended for those aged 60 and up. Participants in these classes have an opportunity to feature in Marcacci's next video scheduled for release in January, 2007.

Magna Fitness, located at 1401 South Brentwood Boulevard for over 15 years has nearly doubled in size this fall adding a cardio theater, a fitness classroom, and all new weight and cardio equipment.

For more information contact: Katie at Magna Fitness, 1401 South Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 135, Saint Louis MO 63144, (314) 963-7800.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Tough 2009? SalsaCrazy Wants Everyone to Experience a New Year of Salsa with DanceSF. com's 2009 San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dancing Classes

For those people who have been making new Years resolutions to get fitter, leaner, healthier, or livelier but have never started on them yet, now is the time. Many will be surprised at how Salsa dancing can enrich their lives. Salsa dancing improves flexibility, coordination, and passion. Dancers will learn a skill that will give them enjoyment for years to come. Financial collapse? Economic downturn? 2009 is the year of change! Learn to Salsa Dance with "SalsaCrazy" San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dance classes offered by DanceSF. com. Take the first step towards finding Dance's hidden benefits!

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 9, 2009

DanceSF. com announces salsa dance classes throughout the new year in the San Francisco Bay Area. DanceSF, the San Francisco and Bay area's leading Salsa Dance Academy for social salsa dancing, announces its schedule for 2009, catering to all levels of salsa experience from absolute beginning to advanced, DanceSF has something for the dancer in everyone.

Http://www. dancesf. com (http://www. dancesf. com) Salsa with DanceSF. com says Evan Margolin, president of DanceSF. "Our new year's schedule of salsa lessons offers great opportunity to get out and dance, and our fun and social classes break down the traditional barriers to taking that first step. No partner or any dance experience is ever required". "This is a great time to learn salsa. The relief and benefits of dance are needed even more in these tough economic times. Simply put, those who learn to dance will have more fun" says Evan Margolin, president of DanceSF. "There's such a vibrant dance community here. There are so many clubs, and so much live music, and so many people out dancing. It's crazy to live here and not learn to salsa dance, or at least try it out. Our classes are fun, social, and entirely step by step, progressive".

This years marks SalsaCrazy's return to the classroom, after many years of traveling and teaching all over the world. "I can't wait to get back to teaching classes in San Francisco. With our new Monday night salsa dance (http://www. dancesf. com/rockitroom_salsa_lesson. htm) classes at the Rockit Room we're going to give people a great opportunity to dance, unwind, and socialize, on a traditionally off night, in a fantastic San Francisco neighborhood. It's going to be fantastic".

DanceSF. com salsa dance classes take place on multiple days, in various locations around the San Francisco Bay Area. There's no experience and no partner necessary, as the classes are filled with people, and everyone dances with everyone else. For those that want to have fun, having an outlet to release physical energy, impress dance partners on a dancing date, or get a date (salsa classes usually have the hottest singles), these classes are for everybody.

"Our 2009 schedule of salsa lessons (http://www. dancesf. com) offers more salsa dance opportunities than ever before," says Margolin. "With classes for every skill level, our instructors can't wait to start the year off with a lot of positive and fun energy as they share their love of salsa with our students. As my first instructor told me, as I was dragged to the lesson I did not really want to attend, Salsa dancing can change your life… and it did", says Margolin.

Don't delay, complete registration and information is available now at www. DanceSF. com. Get started dancing today. There's no better way to begin the Summer than with the excitement salsa dance can offer!

About DanceSF:
What was once just a passion for Evan Margolin has turned into a very popular dance school, DVD series, and over a dozen web sites fueling the worldwide salsa dance craze. With a goal of helping beginner dancers learn the joy of salsa dancing, Margolin has created a suite of fantastic opportunities to get people out on the dance floor. DanceSF is the premiere salsa dance school in the San Francisco Bay area, which is staffed by internationally recognized salsa instructors. Learn to Dance (http://www. salsadancedvd. com) Salsa is a 5-set DVD collection with over 10 hours of dance instruction that's guaranteed to turn any beginner into a dance aficionado in just minutes. See http://www. SalsaDanceDVD. com (http://www. SalsaDanceDVD. com).

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Monday, November 5, 2007

UC Davis Cataract and LASIK Eye Surgery Expert Dr. Vahid Feiz Joins Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory

Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service and website at www. TrustedLASIKSurgeons. com in order to provide a resource for consumers seeking to improve their vision and find a highly qualified eye surgeon who can help improve their chances of attaining 20-20 vision. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process ensuring that only those who are among the best in LASIK & Cataract eye surgery and laser eye surgery in the United States are listed. Refractive eye surgeons, such as Dr. Vahid Feiz, are screened based on experience, research, publications, lectures, inventions and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeons believes Dr. Feiz’s research, teaching, surgical skills, and other professional accomplishments place him among the top LASIK and cataract surgeons in the United States. At UC Davis Eye Center-Laser Vision Correction Services, Dr. Vahiz treats patients seeking LASIK in Sacramento, Roseville, Davis, Rancho Cordova, Woodland, Stockton, Lodi, and other surrounding communities throughout California. Like most LASIK surgeons in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory, Dr. Feiz is also a professionally recognized expert in cataract surgery.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

Trusted LASIK Surgeons (http://www. trustedlasiksurgeons. com) announced today that Vahid Feiz, M. D. (http://trustedlasiksurgeons. com/sacramento_lasik_surgeon_vahid_feiz_md. htm) who practices at UC Davis Health System Laser Vision Correction Service (http://www. ucdmc. ucdavis. edu/lasik), is now featured in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory (http://www. trustedlasiksurgeons. com/find_a_lasik_eye_surgeon. htm), an informational resource for consumers seeking vision correction surgery procedures like LASIK and a highly qualified refractive surgeon to perform their surgery/procedures. Dr. Feiz treats patients with LASIK and refractive eye surgery in the Sacramento area, including Roseville, Davis, Rancho Cordova, Woodland, Stockton, and Lodi (http://trustedlasiksurgeons. com/sacramento_lasik_surgeons. htm). He regularly performs laser eye surgery and other vision correction procedures on patients from all over California (http://trustedlasiksurgeons. com/california_lasik_surgeons. htm) and surrounding areas.

Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service screens all laser eye surgeons who apply to ensure that highly qualified LASIK & Catarct surgeons who are among the best in the United States are listed. Each eye surgeon is screened based on experience, premier patient care, and professional credentials. In Trusted LASIK Surgeon's opinion, Dr. Feiz’s outstanding credentials place him among the top LASIK eye surgery and refractive surgeons in the United States. Dr. Feiz, like most of the vision correction surgery specialists in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory, is also an accomplished cataract surgeon with proven professional experience.

One of the significant professional qualifications that set Dr. Feiz apart from the typical LASIK surgeon are his experience his academic appointment as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at UC Davis Medical Center, where he also serves as the Director of Laser Vision Services and the Director of Refractive Surgery. In addition to his teaching of residents and fellows in ophthalmology at UC Davis, Dr. Feiz is certified to train other LASIK and refractive eye surgeons in the use of the Allegretto Excimer Laser manufactured by Alcon and has served as Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2006. Dr. Feiz has published 15 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 text book chapters. He has also made over 15 presentations on research topics at local and national meetings of his fellow eye doctors.

Dr. Feiz performs laser eye surgery, including LASIK as well as other vision correction refractive surgery procedures on patients with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism (blurred vision), and presbyopia. Dr. Feiz has the proven know-how to provide patients with the experience care when it comes to receiving professional vision care. He has over 10 years of professional experience in laser vision surgery, including LASIK eye surgery, refractive surgery procedures such lens implants, and cataract surgery. He has been chosen by other eye surgeons, optometrists, opticians, employees of companies that specialize in refractive surgery instrumentation and their family members to perform their LASIK, other vision correction procedure, or cataract surgery. In addition, new patients who had significant complications with LASIK eye surgery or other vision correction procedure performed by another surgeon have come to Dr. Feiz to manage and treat their complications.

Dr. Feiz’s practice at UC Davis Health System Laser Vision Correction Service seeks to provide patients with the highest standards of vision care by offering the Wave-Front Optimized laser treatments including both LASIK and PRK. Dr. Feiz offers not just laser vision correction surgery, but other procedures like RLE/CLE (lens implants), corneal transplants (including DSAEK and DALK partial cornea transplants), limbal relaxing incisions, and cataract lens implants procedures to give patients a full range of options when it comes to choosing the vision correction procedures most suited to them.

Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, this highly qualified LASIK and refractive surgeon is a fellow at of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, the Eye Bank Association of America, and the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

“We are pleased to add another highly qualified surgeon from a highly regard university-based laser and refractive practice in Dr. Vahid Feiz at UC Davis Eye Center,” commented James J. Salz, M. D., Chief Executive Officer of Trusted LASIK Surgeons. “Dr. Feiz has been very active as an instructor to residents, fellows, and other eye surgeons in laser vision procedures, including LASIK, along with the latest in lens implant techniques as well as management of complications from refractive and cataract surgery procedures. He has also published and lectured in the field of ophthalmology and we are honored to add him to our national directory of outstanding refractive and cataract surgeons.”

Visit Sacramento, CA LASIK Eye Surgery Expert Vahid Feiz profile page at Trusted LASIK Surgeons (http://trustedlasiksurgeons. com/sacramento_lasik_surgeon_vahid_feiz_md. htm)

To learn more about Dr. Feiz’s LASIK and refractive eye surgery practice, please visit UC Davis Health System Laser Vision Correction Service website (http://www. ucdmc. ucdavis. edu/lasik)

To contact Dr. Feiz’s office please visit Contact Laser Vision Correction Service at UC Davis Health System (http://www. ucdmc. ucdavis. edu/lasik/healthinfo/appointments)

For more on why consumers should consider surgeons listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory for their vision correction needs, please visit:

Why choose a Surgeon from the Trusted LASIK Surgeon's Directory? (http://www. trustedlasiksurgeons. com/why_use_a_trusted_lasik_surgeon. htm)

For an honest discussion on what LASIK costs, tips on how to save money on LASIK, and a free Cost of LASIK Checklist, please visit our

Cost of LASIK Discussion (http://trustedlasiksurgeons. com/lasik_cost. htm).

The screening process and standards used by Trusted LASIK Surgeons are located at How Are LASIK Eye Surgeons Qualified at Trusted LASIK Surgeons? (http://www. trustedlasiksurgeons. com/how_are_lasik_surgeons_qualified_at_tls. htm)

To find a highly accomplished LASIK and refractive specialist or cataract surgeon in your local area who has been qualified and listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory, please visit Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory (http://www. trustedlasiksurgeons. com/find_a_lasik_eye_surgeon. htm)

About Trusted LASIK Surgeons, Inc.

Trusted LASIK Surgeons, Inc. (Trusted LASIK Surgeons) is a premier LASIK, refractive and cataract surgeon directory service. We believe the surgeons featured in our LASIK directory are among the best refractive surgeons in the United States as demonstrated by their professional accomplishments and recognition by their fellow eye doctors. Our primary mission is to assist consumers in finding the most qualified LASIK and vision correction surgeons in their local area. To accomplish this, Trusted LASIK Surgeons uses a unique screening process where each prospective LASIK eye surgeon must meet minimum qualifications set by Trusted LASIK Surgeons. These standards are based on experience (not just in LASIK but complete refractive care), research (including FDA approval studies for manufacturers and academic appointments at major universities), certification to train other eye surgeons in the use of laser and other devices used in refractive surgery, publications and lectures to other eye doctors, and patient care standards such as using the latest technologies in refractive surgery, treating other eye professionals, and managing complications of patients first operated on by another eye surgeon. All refractive eye experts surgeons profiled at Trusted LASIK Surgeons have qualified, been accepted, and have subscribed to our services. In addition, surgeons featured in our directory are experts in cataract surgery, lens implants, and other vision correction procedures. For more information on why we believe consumers interested in improving their vision through LASIK or another refractive surgery procedure should strongly consider an eye surgeon listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory, please visit our website at www. TrustedLASIKSurgeons. com.

Trusted LASIK Surgeons, Inc.
(800) 483-8028

About UC Davis Eye Center, Laser Vision Correction Services

Patients who choose UC Davis for vision correction can be assured they will receive the most technologically advanced treatment and the highest quality of care. In addition to being experts at performing LASIK, Custom LASIK and other vision correction surgical techniques, our highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologists are scientists in the UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, so patients can count on the surgeons at UC Davis to be well-versed in the field's latest discoveries and best treatment options, which, in many cases, they helped to develop.

UC Davis Eye Services
77 Cadillac Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95825

Appointments: (916) 734-6650
Online: Contact UC Davis Health System's Laser Vision Correction Services (http://www. ucdmc. ucdavis. edu/lasik/healthinfo/moreinfo)

SOURCE: Trusted LASIK Surgeons

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