HPM Bootcamp Puts Health and Productivity Management Theory into Motion

HPM Bootcamp Puts Health and Productivity Management Theory into Motion

“How-to” training helps employers create programs to improve employee health, well-being, productivity -- and overall corporate performance.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

Cardiovascular disease is one of the nation’s leading causes of morbidity and mortality, and the American Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, is not immune to this phenomenon. Multiple risk factors linked to heart disease have been prevalent among ACIPCO’s nearly 3,000 employees. They include obesity (30%), hypertension (25%) and diabetes (12%).

“There’s a regional tendency to consume Southern fried food and sweetened beverages such as iced tea, as well as living a sedentary life,” explains Rebecca K. Kelly, a wellness coordinator for ACIPCO, which owns the world’s largest iron pipe casting plant.

Kelly is one of several featured instructors at HPM Bootcamp (http://www. hpmbootcamp. com), a nationwide series of three-day, intensive training sessions geared toward corporate leaders in search of a hands-on approach to implementing health and productivity management strategies.

Online registration (http://www. hpmbootcamp. com/registration. php) is now available for the event, which is designed to help local employers overcome the dubious distinction of Alabamans leading the nation in diabetes and landing in second place for obesity.

Karen Hill, president and CEO of Employers Coalition for Healthcare Options in Huntsville and host of the first HPM Bootcamp (http://www. hpmbootcamp. com/HPMBootcampBirmSumm. pdf), November 14-16, 2006, describes HPM Bootcamp as an opportunity for attendees to leave with a toolbox and knowledge of how to apply various tools within their own corporate setting. “We are pleased to offer Alabama employers an integrated approach to promoting health, and programs that strategically and systematically motivate employees to health achievement while improving the employer’s bottom line,” she says.

Adds Les C. Meyer, a seasoned health care strategist and CEO of HPM Advisors, Inc., a Denver, Colo.-based think tank and co-founder of HPM Bootcamp: “The aim is to deliver 30,000-foot-level theory down to the street for a higher return on investment.”

The university-style curriculum (http://www. hpmbootcamp. com/HPMBootcampParticipantGuide. pdf) will feature an evidence-based and outcomes-driven focus with insights and exact how-to’s from national experts beginning with 18 events across the country. Attendees will be instructed on immediately actionable steps to improve health and productivity and strive for better work-life balance in hopes of attracting and retaining a high-performance workforce, and boosting profitability. They also will learn how to build a business case and operating plan, plus harness robust implementation processes and company-wide performance measurement systems.

A multi-disciplinary approach to health and productivity management is the key to success, notes Kathleen Moreo, president of the accredited medical and professional education provider PRIME®. “For this reason,” she says, “we have designed and multi-accredited HPM Bootcamp for medical directors, occupational health nurses, human resource specialists, case managers, vocational specialists and other connected professionals involved in the dynamically changing HPM environment.” The goal is to provide the most comprehensive and cutting edge learning experience ever offered.

Lee Calhoon, president and CEO of executive search firm Lee Calhoon & Co., will serve as a key faculty member and advisor. After attending countless industry forums and symposiums in the 36 years that his firm has been involved in the health care field, he laments the absence of a vehicle to deliver on the leading edge ideas that were espoused at these events. “HPM Bootcamp is the first organization of its kind to create such a process to ensure that what is learned about health and productivity management can and will be implemented,” he explains.

Because enlisting change at every level in a corporation can prove challenging, Alexandra Ross and Franklin Cameron of Cameron-Ross Partners will work with attendees to achieve buy-in and create the change necessary to successfully implement a health and productivity management program.

Additional faculty members are nationally recognized, real-life experts, with proven track records in designing and implementing programs in their field of expertise. These CEOs, employers, consultants, researchers, program directors and professors all share a common passion: to shift the focus of health care from disease to wellness, thus improving our country’s health care system, corporate profitability and the overall health of employees and dependents. They also share an increasingly common struggle in their quest to improve employee health and productivity: responding to an alarming rise in preventable illnesses related to poor lifestyle choices reflected across American society in the form of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity.

HPM Bootcamp is aimed at helping corporations realize a stronger return on investment from their initiatives. Consider, for instance, the experience of two bootcamp participants whose wellness managers assisted with curriculum development. An award-winning wellness program at Lincoln Plating generated 7:1 ROI stemming from a 50% reduction in musculoskeletal injuries, workers’ compensation medical dollars and recorded injuries among other factors related to healthier lifestyles. And of the roughly $600,000 a year the aforementioned ACIPCO spends on wellness, there is $1.2 million in savings associated with delaying the onset of chronic illness.

Attendees will continue to benefit from HPM Bootcamp long after the onsite learning has completed. Its PostCamp 365™ Implementation program will utilize Fort Hill Company’s tools and methodology to optimize the learning experience, drive tangible results and create an ongoing community of learners. Leveraging a proven learning process and proprietary tool set, the strategies learned during HPM Bootcamp will be reduced to actionable goals that then convert to meaningful results for the participants and their organizations.

HPM Advisors is a think tank of national experts creating answers to the problem of health care in America. Its training arm, HPM Bootcamp, is the vehicle that moves 30,000-foot theory into actionable health and productivity management strategies for employers of all sizes. HPM Bootcamp is a nationwide series of accredited, intensive training sessions that focus on the approach, design and implementation of health and productivity management programs with immediately actionable information. Unlike anything currently available in the market, each HPM Bootcamp event actually spans more than one year with PreCamp required learning and PostCamp 365™ Implementation and follow-through programs. Learn more at www. HPMBootcamp. com.

Professional Resources in Management Education, Inc. (PRIME®) is the first health care educational company nationwide to achieve Core accreditation from URAC and has achieved exemplary compliance within key elements of the ACCME. PRIME is an approved educational provider with the U. S. Department of Defense and is a registered federal government vendor of educational support services. Learn more at www. primeinc. org.

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

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CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel New Formula Now Available Nationwide – New Carb Blend, More Electrolytes and Thinner Consistency

CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel New Formula Now Available Nationwide – New Carb Blend, More Electrolytes and Thinner Consistency

Plus Updated, User-Friendly Packaging and Two New Flavors

Emeryville, CA (Vocus) November 4, 2010

CLIF SHOT® has dialed up the competitive advantage of its line of all-natural and organic energy gels with a revamped formula that elevates effectiveness, taste and consistency in sleek, easy-to-use packaging. Eight great-tasting flavors, including new Citrus and Chocolate Cherry, give your body only what it needs for quick energy while training and racing.

With a focus on performance, new CLIF SHOT Energy Gel contains up to 50 percent more electrolytes than its previous recipe. For fast-acting energy, the new gel combines two carbohydrate sources that work together efficiently – organic maltodextrin and organic evaporated cane juice – to deliver energy to the bloodstream in five minutes or less. A thinner consistency helps the gel go down more easily.

"I’m a big believer in getting the energy I need from good, clean, simple foods – it’s a must,” said 2010 Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack. “I use gels because my body craves carbs and electrolytes and nothing else. CLIF SHOT’s new energy gel not only tastes great but now has a thinner consistency to help it go down easy no matter what mile you’re on.”

Blending organic fruit, cocoa and other natural ingredients, the new CLIF SHOT Energy Gel formula ensures that all eight flavors taste like delicious, real food. CLIF SHOT Energy Gel has up to 70 percent fewer ingredients than other gels, which can be loaded down with preservatives and non-essential additives. What’s more, the ingredients in CLIF SHOT gel are 85-90 percent organic and 100 percent natural.

“When athletes are at a critical stage in training or racing, there’s a big difference between nutrients they absolutely need to keep their bodies working optimally, and additives that just get in the way,” said Chris Randall, CLIF SHOT brand manager. “Athletes tell us they want simple foods that really work, taste great and go down easily. That’s what CLIF SHOT Energy Gel is all about.”

New, streamlined packaging features rounded corners for carrying convenience and a smaller opening for easier eating. The packets also feature the patented Litter Leash® to keep the torn-off tops from littering trails and roads.

As before, CLIF SHOT Energy Gel provides more caffeine options for customized intake than any other brand, ranging from no caffeine to flavors with 25mg, 50mg and 100mg – the highest caffeine level of any energy gel. The caffeine is derived from all-natural green tea extract, which has been found to improve endurance capacity, according to a study in the American Journal of Physiology.

Available now in sports retail, grocery and natural food stores (SRP: $1.29), new CLIF SHOT Energy Gel comes in six base flavors and two Turbo options that contain 100mg of caffeine – the equivalent of about two shots of espresso or one 12 oz. cup of drip coffee:
Base Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry (25 mg of caffeine), Mocha (50 mg of caffeine), Razz® and new Citrus (25mg of caffeine)

Turbo Flavors: Double Expresso and new Chocolate Cherry (each with 100 mg of caffeine)

About Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar & Company is a leading maker of nutritious, all-natural, organic foods and drinks, including CLIF® BAR energy bar, LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®; and CLIF Kid®, Nourishing Kids in Motion®. Focused on sports nutrition and healthy snacks, the employee and family-owned company is committed to sustaining its people, brands, business, community and planet. For more information on Clif Bar & Company, please visit http://www. clifbar. com, check out our Facebook page at http://www. facebook. com/clifbar or follow us on Twitter at: http://www. twitter. com/clifbar.

Recently Clif Bar & Company was ranked the No. 1 brand in the Forbes Breakaway Brands survey, conducted by Landor Associates using Young & Rubicam’s BrandAsset Valuator database measuring brand momentum from 2006 to 2009. Forbes. com

Editor’s Note: Product samples and photos are available on request.

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Hair Loss Products and Starving Hair

Hair Loss Products and Starving Hair

Even if you're healthy, your hair follicles may be starving. Hair is a subsystem of the body, and is the first to suffer if your diet is deficient in micronutrients.

(PRWEB) February 7, 2005

YouÂ’re in great shape, youÂ’re healthy, and youÂ’re using a proven hair loss remedy. So why arenÂ’t you seeing any progress?

Your hair is a subsystem of the body. Hair growth is one of the lowest priorities of your body. Your hair is the last part of your body to feed, and no hair loss product will work at maximum effectiveness unless all the systems of your body have been taken care of.

You can better understand the limits of your hair loss remedy by thinking about cold hands. Did you ever notice that your hands are one of the first parts of your body to get cold? This is how your body conserves heat and protects your vital organs. When youÂ’re out in the cold, the blood vessels in your hands, feet, and other extremities constrict. This limits the cooling of your blood temperature, so that important organs like your liver and your brain will stay warm.

But what do cold hands have to do with an herbal hair loss product?

Your body performs a similar function with the food you eat. The most important vitamins and minerals nourish your vital organs first. Your muscles and less important organs get the leftovers. And so on. Your hair is the very last dinner guest, taking the crumbs while the rest of the body feasts. You can be in great physical shape, but you might still be starving your hair follicles. By the time the nutrients you eat get to your hair growth system, there arenÂ’t a lot of micronutrients left.

What does this have to do with hair loss products?

ItÂ’s possible that while most of your body gets what it needs, your hair is being cheated. This can cause your hair follicles to weaken, die, or function poorly. Many hair loss treatments attempt to stimulate the growth of new hair. But if your hair follicles donÂ’t get the basic nutrition they need, no hair loss remedy is going to work at peak potential.

There are many herbal hair products designed to treat hair loss. You can learn about some commonly used herbs by visiting http://www. samsonssecret. com (http://www. samsonssecret. com)

Herbal Hair Loss Products and Micronutrients

In our industrialized culture, we tend to eat a lot of foods that provide a rich supply of calories and protein. However, our diets are often deficient in many of the so-called “micronutrients.” These micronutrients are critical for strong and healthy hair. They include vitamins, minerals, and substances such as pigments and enzymes that scientists are just beginning to understand.

Your hair is part of the last system in your body to receive nutrients. This means that if you are deficient in any micronutrients, the optimum growth of your hair will suffer from a deficiency. To maximize the effects of a complete, natural remedy for hair loss, you need a hair loss product that provides enough micronutrients for every system in your body.

Whatever hair loss product you use, an herbal hair loss remedy will help you to grow stronger, longer, healthier hair. Herbs are known to nourish your whole body with a rich supply of vitamins and minerals. ItÂ’s no surprise that a high-quality herbal hair loss remedy contains herbs that provide an abundant supply of the most important herbs to nourish and feed your hair follicles and help restore weakened hair.

To improve the effects of any natural hair loss remedy or synthetic hair loss product, you should supplement the nutrition for your hair with an herbal hair loss product.

To learn more about herbal hair loss remedies, visit http://www. samsonssecret. com (http://www. samsonssecret. com)

The information in this article is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Please consult with your physician before using dietary supplements or hair loss products.

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Seventy Percent of Homes Have Mold Living Inside

Seventy Percent of Homes Have Mold Living Inside

Indoor mold creates havoc with breathing and can lead to severe respiratory problems. There is a solution, according to Ray Buchko, Owner and President of PestAgon™ Termite & Pest Management, Inc., a 23-year-old Sarasota, Fl. based pest management/environmental company.

Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) March 30, 2006 –

In a recent survey, it was shown that over 70% of all homes have mold living inside. This startling statistic shows how prevalent and misunderstood indoor mold is today. PestAgon™ serves Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

“By using a naturally occurring mined mineral, borate, professionally known as Mold/Bora-Care®; which is an inorganic material we can eliminate the majority of mold spores”, Buchko stated. “Borate is delivered inside the wall voids through a small injection point, diffuses into the wood and lasts forever, only getting more effective with age”, he said.

Buchko, an expert on mold detection and elimination, studied mold remediation techniques through the Indoor Air Quality Association’s (IAQA) continuing education programs.

Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.

According to Buchko, “Having mold in the home is a major health risk and everyone should be aware of their air quality indoors for the sake of themselves and their family. We will continue to search for new and improved ways to reduce and eliminate this unseen enemy, returning your home back into a healthy environment.”

About PestAgon™ Termite & Pest Management, Inc.

Ray Buchko opened PestAgon™ in 1982. Today PestAgon™ serves more than 193 associations and 16 builders with over 8,000 repeat customers. The PestAgon teams’ knowledge and skills are finely tuned to handle any household pest control issue. Visit www. pestagon. com for more information.

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AP9 Privacy Matters Cautions Consumers About Home Improvement Fraud

AP9 Privacy Matters Cautions Consumers About Home Improvement Fraud

AP9 Privacy Matters offers members tools and services that help protect your personal and private information

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) June 4, 2006

While the warmer weather is thawing out most of the nation, property owners from coast to coast are also taking their wallets out of the deep freeze in hopes of completing some much needed home improvement projects. Many of the projects will take a good chunk out of the home repair budget this season, so AP9 Privacy Matters (http://www. privacymatters-program. com/), a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, provides consumers with a few tips on making sure they get what they pay for.

AP9 PrivacyMatters reports that billions of hard-earned dollars will be spent this year on home improvement projects, and of those dollars, thousands will go into the pockets of unscrupulous scammers posing as home-repair experts preying on unsuspecting citizens. Whether it is cleaning out the gutters or building a new retaining wall, consumers need to complete a thorough investigation before hiring someone for the job.

AP9 Privacy Matters (http://www. privacymatters-program. com/) provides these simple yet effective tips when searching for home improvement labor:

-- If the home improvement project is large and requires extensive plans, before making any phone calls, scope out the details of your project. Map out what you want to do and how you want to have it done. This will help you stay within your budget and keep the progress of the job in check once the contractor has begun working.

-- Do your research. Don’t talk to just one service provider. Make a list of a least three and ask for and contact at least two references. Ask your family, friends, neighbors or even your insurance agent if they could recommend someone who is reputable, fair and reliable. Be cautious about door-to-door home repair service providers – reputable workers usually use paid advertisements or word of mouth to acquire business.

-- Check licenses. A professional contractor should have a license to run his business and a certification of professional competence. These personal designations don’t always guarantee success on the job, but you can take comfort in knowing that a governmental institution has certified the contractor.

-- Do not pay for the work in full before it is complete and avoid paying a large upfront fee – work should be done to your specifications and liking before the final check is cut. You should also have some type of signed contract with the party you hire – even if it is a small project. 

-- If you have only spoken on the phone with the person you hired, before letting anyone in your home, check their ID and the ID’s of the entire team. Make sure someone is home at all times when the work is being done and that personal and private information is tucked away in a safe place.

In addition to these home repair safety tips, members may log on to PrivacyMatters (http://www. privacymatters. com/) to access unlimited, online credit reports and receive credit monitoring alerts, which will come in handy if you are taking out a loan for your home repair projects this year and will help you keep track of your personal and private information. These benefits and many more are available through AP9 PrivacyMatters.

About AP9 PrivacyMatters

AP9 PrivacyMatters (http://www. privacymatters-program. com/) is a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at PrivacyMatters. com. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 PrivacyMatters.

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Health Insurance Affordable Value Plans

Health Insurance Affordable Value Plans

The number of Americans without health insurance reaches record levels, health insurance advisors respond by offering new "value plans" to consumers.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 17, 2010

Easy To Insure ME. com offers individual health insurance plans at affordable rates. In the midst of confusion, health insurance shoppers need guidance on recent changes and plans available. The internet is a great source for knowledge and education regarding these issues. One specific site stands out amongst the rest on providing guidance and helping with purchases for affordable individual health insurance.

Shopping online for health insurance quotes is much easier by using the free tools presented at the Easy ToInsure ME website. New affordable value plans are available nationwide. Consumers now have a wide variety of choices when it comes to affordable health care coverage. As the number of Americans without health insurance continues to rise, the new value plans offer a solution for many shoppers.

The new value plans offer affordable health care and affordable benefits. The plans are almost completely identical to regular major medical plans with one exception. The number of included doctor visits is different and is limited to two anytime doctor visits and one annual exam per year. The affordable health insurance plans still include all the same doctor co pays, emergency room co pays, and prescription copays. The value plans have extremely low premiums. The one and only limitation is the number of doctor visits.

With EasyToInsureME, there are no complicated forms to fill out. Visitors can get real time instant online health insurance quotes by simply visiting the website and entering a few details. Visitors who have requested an instant online health insurance quote will also receive recommended health insurance plans from an http://www. EasyToInsureME. com/ (http://www. EasyToInsureME. com/) licensed professional. The email includes a client specific recommendation of four plans with the best benefits at the lowest cost. These are chosen amongst every plan available in the country. The email is title recommended health plans from Easy To Insure ME.

EasyToInsureME is a 100% customer focused company and staffed by fully licensed professionals dedicated to providing the best service in the industry. For a free quote visit http://www. easytoinsureme. com (http://www. easytoinsureme. com) or call 866-492-3905.

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Comprehensive Web Site on Sudan Crisis Launched by American Progress Action Fund

Comprehensive Web Site on Sudan Crisis Launched by American Progress Action Fund

New web site details crisis in Sudan with updated statistics, photos, video and reports from the ground in Darfur, Sudan.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 5, 2004

The American Progress Action Fund launched a Web site today detailing the crisis in Sudan. The site includes updated statistics, first hand reports from the ground in Darfur, background information on Sudan, and recent photographs and video. An interactive flash map allows users to scroll across various regions to learn about the people, conflicts, and issues in the area.

According to Gayle Smith, Senior Fellow at The Center for American Progress, the site was launched in order to provide comprehensive resources for reporters who cover the moral crisis in Sudan and for the general public who aim to learn more about the region’s ethnic cleansing. Smith is the author of the series “Sudan: Eyewitness to Crisis,” available on the site. Her eyewitness reports provide background on the roots of the crisis, lengthy reports on the situation in Khartoum and Darfur, and an analysis of “talking points” from her meetings with government officials.

The site also provides detailed statistical data on the crisis. “Sudan By The Numbers” includes facts from various sources such as The World Health organization about the number of people at risk, conditions in the refugee camps, and the cost of meeting needs in Darfur. Stark comparisons are offered as context for many of the statistics provided. For example, the amount of money the U. S. government has provided to Darfur this year is compared with the amount spent each day in Iraq.

“Sudan is a priority for both the Center for American Progress and the American Progress Action Fund because it touches upon all of the values we hold dear as progressives – our commitment to equality, our respect for basic human dignity, our desire to build a safer, more secure world, and our fundamental belief that suffering anywhere in the world diminishes us all,” said John Podesta, CEO of The Center for American Progress.

The Sudan site is located at www. americanprogressaction. org/sudan (http://www. americanprogressaction. org/sudan )

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