Good Samaritan Hospital Scores 100 Percent in New York State Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Inspection

Good Samaritan Hospital Scores 100 Percent in New York State Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Inspection

The Women's Health Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N. Y. has received the highest rating possible from the New York State Department of Health in its annual stereotactic breast biopsy inspection, achieving a perfect 100% score.

Suffern, NY (PRWEB) October 31, 2006

The Women's Health Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N. Y. has received the highest rating possible from the New York State Department of Health in its annual stereotactic breast biopsy inspection, achieving a perfect 100% score.

To earn this distinction, the program was evaluated and inspected on the basis of both a document review as well as a thorough evaluation of the equipment. The objective of the state's stereotactic breast biopsy inspection program is to support continuous improvement and to promote clinical excellence.

Stereotactic breast biopsy is a safe and minimally invasive form of breast biopsy and an alternative to open or surgical biopsy. It is used to obtain tiny samples from an abnormal breast mass for examination by a pathologist.

In Stereotactic breast biopsy, a sample of suspect breast tissue is precisely located with a computer-guided imaging system and removed with a needle. Two x-ray images of breast tissue are taken at different angles. A computer uses the images to locate the abnormality and calculate precise coordinates. Then the computer guides the physician in placing a needle at the target.

The procedure is completed on an outpatient basis with a minimum of discomfort and recovery time.

The hospital's stereotactic breast biopsy services are under the direction of the Department of Radiology. The program also recently achieved a perfect 100% rating from the United States FDA in its annual Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection.

Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator at Good Samaritan Hospital commented, "Good Samaritan Hospital is justifiably proud of its Department of Radiology, which works hand-in-hand with our Women's Health Center to provide both screening and diagnostic breast services to the women of our service area. This inspection and the perfect score achieved further validate our belief that we are providing the very best care available to our community."

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

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New Website Launches Women into Better Body Image

New Website Launches Women into Better Body Image

New website offers innovative information to improve body and self image for the over 49 million plus-sized women in America. Site offers, message boards, support chat, and much, much more.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 6, 2005

In America today, the average woman is now a size 14. Over 49 million women are a size 14 or larger, yet current media images still attempt to sell size-2, Barbie-doll images that send one message: it is better to be thin. But a new website, www. Xinaonline. com, promises to offer a different message; a message that speaks to the spirit, mind, and body of women across America, teaching itÂ’s users how to love their big, beautiful selves holistically.

"Women have been programmed into thinking that beauty, health, and fitness take on a certain form and looks a certain way and that simply is not the truth," claims Xina Sy, speaker and trainer for which Xinaonline. com was created. "Beauty is unique and can only be defined one woman at a time." Her zeal and zest are apparent in such creative works as Syze Esteem: The 7 Day Mental Diet for Better Body and Self Image, which along with Resolutions for A Lifetime: A 12 Week Program to Becoming Your Best are both available on the site.

Sy, a speaker, trainer, and image consultant, teamed up with Atlanta based, production powerhouse Tomorrow Pictures Inc. (TPI), to create the programming and website geared towards empowering all women how to be their best selves regardless of their size. "Our partnership is based on a common goal; helping women feel better," says Ellen Barnard, Executive Producer at TPI. "We really like XinaÂ’s message and we are committed to getting it out to the masses."

Xinaonline. com is more than pitching and selling products, although it lists all of SyÂ’s current workout videos and dvds for fuller bodies, audio-motivational cds, and workbooks, the site is also filled with vital health information tailored for transformational purposes. Xinaonline. com and its creators greatest contribution to the site is the special "Members on the Move," section. It is here that site visitors can sign up for free and have access to downloadable online kits, receive special weekly announcements and motivational information, share information with other members on the Movers and Shakers Message Board, and eventually chat live with Xina in the "Support Lounge."

"We have created a safe environment and a vehicle for healing and transformation for a very under-served market and I am most proud of that!," exclaims Sy. For more information it is best to simply visit the site and experience the new perspective on health and fitness at www. Xinaonline. com or reach its customer service center at 877.256.3015.

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Sick Economy, Sick Workers - How Deteriorating Economic Conditions May Lead To Increased Sickness Absence

Sick Economy, Sick Workers - How Deteriorating Economic Conditions May Lead To Increased Sickness Absence

Omega Health Systems (OHS) - providers of online ergonomics injury reduction solutions, today launched their leading Display Screen Equipment injury reduction solution, Workstation Safety Plus 8.0.

(PRWEB) October 23, 2009

Omega Health Systems (OHS) - roviders of online ergonomics injury reduction solutions, today launched their leading Display Screen Equipment injury reduction solution, Workstation Safety Plus 8.0.

Following eighteen months of intense research and development OHS showcased the new version of the award-winning ergonomics training and assessment software including numerous enhancements to help organisations improve results from their ergonomics programs.

During the launch, OHS unveiled a range of new features and presented validated results that qualified how effectively Workstation Safety Plus can support both compliance and injury reduction programs.

Delegates received an address by Barry Holt. Barry considered how, during a time of global financial turbulence, ergonomics can reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Following this Rick Spencer and Nate Williams demonstrated how, by integrating Workstation Safety Plus and PACE into Parsons ergonomics process, they experienced a 50% reduction in injuries and a 75% reduction in injury costs after only one year.

Speaking after the event OHS Senior Consultant, Rick Spencer, explained, "Today has been a fantastic event. Too many organizations look at software and worry how they will use it to comply with national guidelines or internal policies. OHS have demonstrated how to look at the wider picture and encourage employees to manage their own risk and, where they cannot, provide a simple but comprehensive process to manage this risk."

Research conducted in the mid 90s suggests that an economic downturn may lead to a rise in staff sickness absence. It is therefore essential that businesses address the causes of absence now.

Copies of the case study (suitable for publication) are available on request.

Workstation Safety Plus is used by many government departments and blue chip companies to help protect staff from soft tissue injuries while working at their computers.

For further information about Workstation Safety Plus please visit www. ergonomics-experts. com, email info(at)ergonomics-experts(dot)com or call 866 966 3420.

About Omega Health Systems

Omega Health Systems has an enviable track record of working with government and leading blue chip organizations. Omega Health Systems provides solutions to customers across the US and worldwide. Solutions include 'Workstation Safety Plus' a software solution designed to reduce tithe risks associated with using computer workstations.

For further information about Workstation Safety Plus please visit www. ergonomics-experts. com, or call 866 966 3420.

For further information please email Nicky Lewis at Simply Marcomms, nicky(at)simplymarcomms(dot)co(dot)uk

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Cold Tree Press Announces the Release of "The DreamStarters Book" by Jennifer Karin Sidford

Cold Tree Press Announces the Release of "The DreamStarters Book" by Jennifer Karin Sidford

Cold Tree Press is happy to announce the July 7, 2008 release of "The DreamStarter Book" by Jennifer Karin Sidford. ($12.95 Retail) "The DreamStarter Book" is an exciting and innovative way to unlock children's creativity and imaginations. Jennifer Karin Sidford has written the beginning of fifty tales, each crafted to whet children's interest and encourage creative thinking. Simply read a story starter to a child and watch the magic as he or she shapes a whole world of possibilities. Kids can either finish the story orally, or they can write their stories down.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) July 16, 2008

Cold Tree Press is happy to announce the July 7, 2008 release of "The DreamStarter Book" by Jennifer Karin Sidford. ($12.95 Retail)

"The DreamStarter Book" is an exciting and innovative way to unlock children's creativity and imaginations. Jennifer Karin Sidford has written the beginning of fifty tales, each crafted to whet children's interest and encourage creative thinking. Simply read a story starter to a child and watch the magic as he or she shapes a whole world of possibilities. Kids can either finish the story orally, or they can write their stories down.

Open the door to a child's imagination with this collection of great beginnings. Whether used at home, on vacation, or in the classroom, "DreamStarters" is a great way to inspire young minds. For parents, grandparents, teachers, camp counselors, and babysitters, or anyone who lives, works, or plays with children, "The DreamStarter Book" is an indispensable and fun way to connect with kids.

Besides being fun, getting kids involved in storytelling promotes listening skills and encourages them to improvise and construct their own narratives. "Permitting and encouraging children to be verbally active…fosters concentration, effort, problem-solving, and task success," says Alix Spiegel of National Public Radio. It also promotes make-believe play, which Susan Linn, author of The Case for Make Believe, says is crucial to human development. The link, she says, between play, creativity, and health is undeniable.

Storytelling can also pique a child's interest in reading, writing, and speaking. It builds vocabulary and comprehension while improving communication skills. According to Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, professional storytellers and authors of the book "Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom," storytelling improves self-esteem and expressive language skills. It also helps children learn poise and techniques for gaining and holding an audience's attention.

Allowing children to be children and to share their imaginative worlds with other children as well as adults is what "The DreamStarter Book" is all about. Let the magical journey begin.

Early Reviews for "The DreamStarter Book:"

"With compassionate insight and immediacy, Jennifer Karin Sidford gives children the opportunity to explore and share their innermost feelings, in addition to offering parents a glimpse at this most intimate process. 'DreamStarters' is a book parents will cherish."

-Dr. Jan Nealer, family therapist and contributor to "101 More Interventions in Family Therapy"

"What an exciting way to encourage a child to let her imagination run free--all the while turning the tables on who is the storyteller as we become the spellbound listeners in a loving, adventurous exchange. 'DreamStarters' belongs in every grandparent's basket of surprises."

-Wendy Reid Crisp, Editor-in-Chief, "GRAND, The Magazine for Grandparents"

"As a Family Meal Planning Expert, I am continuously reminding my clients of the importance of not only eating a meal together, but also spending time in quality conversations. For any parent who treasures their child, I highly recommend 'DreamStarters' as an indispensable tool to help you connect, communicate and have fun as a family."

-Christine Steendahl, Founder and Owner of Dine Without Whine

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Just Say ‘Know’ to Prescription Drugs Campaign Finds International Interest and Support

Just Say ‘Know’ to Prescription Drugs Campaign Finds International Interest and Support

Campaign receives queries from 71 countries during pre-launch.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 2, 2006

Today the Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs campaign, aimed at getting one million people to stop and reevaluate the medications they are taking, reported that interest in the initiative is coming from a wide array of countries around the globe. Though 79 percent of the inquires about the initiative are coming from the United States; the campaign is getting interest from people in the industrial nations of the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and France. Beyond the major developed countries, the long tail of interest in the initiative extends to 71 countries around the world including Japan, India, Romania, Jordan, Brazil, Turkey, Qatar, Spain Sweden, Mexico, Korea, China and South Africa.

“The fact that 21 percent of the 15,000 inquiries we’ve received during the pre-launch have come from outside the U. S. underscores the global nature of the problem,” said Dr Gregg Tefft, co-founder of the Just Say Know to Prescription Drugs campaign. “As we take the campaign online this week, we welcome supporters in all of these countries.”

During the month of October, the initiative aims to get one million people and one million parents to take a second look at the prescription medications they are taking and giving their children. Participants will be encouraged to download a form that allows them to thoughtfully evaluate the drugs they are taking or giving to their children. The form collects specific information from their prescribing physician, pharmacist or healthcare provider and requests the provider’s signature attesting that they have fully informed the patient or parent of the risks and benefits of the prescribed medication, as well as non-drug alternatives.

Coalition members have declared October "Just Say ‘Know’ to Prescription Drugs Month" and have scheduled a conference in Washington, D. C. on October 7th to officially launch the campaign. Information about the conference is available at http://www. icspp. org (http://www. icspp. org)

“The core coalition is already comprised of international supporters,” said Dr. Dominick Riccio, psychologist and chairman of the Just Say Know to Prescription Drugs campaign. “The Internet has made it possible to more easily identify and reach global supporters, and to track with high levels of precision where the campaign is resonating most,” said Riccio.

Organizations and individuals who want to participate in the campaign may go to any of the following Web sites, look for the Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs logo, and download the sheet titled "Take This Form and Sign It." Instructions are provided on each form.

Psych Truth. Org

Laurence Simon Ph. D.

Www. psychtruth. org/justsayknow. htm (http://www. psychtruth. org/justsayknow. htm )

Dr. Gregg Tefft

KPNC Radio

Http://www. kpncradio. com (http://www. kpncradio. com)

Kelly Bradley

What’s Wrong With This Picture

Http://racingthoughts. blog. ca (http://racingthoughts. blog. ca)

Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety

Kathleen Slattery-Moshkau

Http://www. mo-info. com/wordpress/index. php (http://www. mo-info. com/wordpress/index. php)

Dr. Michael Siebert

Http://drmichaelsiebert. com/news. html (http://drmichaelsiebert. com/news. html)

Donald B. Ardell, Ph. D.

Seek Wellness

Http://www. seekwellness. com/wellness/ (http://www. seekwellness. com/wellness/)

MESICS Fitness

Jim Manganiello, Ed. D.

Http://www. mesicsfitness. com/jsn-news. htm (http://www. mesicsfitness. com/jsn-news. htm)

For more information email, call 212-861-7400 or visit www. psychtruth. org/justsayknow. htm (http://www. psychtruth. org/justsayknow. htm )
Http://www. icspp. org (http://www. icspp. org)

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SIVECO Group expands its Chinese operation

SIVECO Group expands its Chinese operation

SIVECO GroupÂ’s EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) solution COSWIN is available in 15 different languages and has proven a great success worldwide for 18 years. Today SIVECO Group is pleased to announce its rapid expansion in China, with a first customer going live.

Paris (PRWEB) September 26, 2004

Siveco China was founded in 2003, with the opening of the Shanghai office. Drawing on the extensive experience of its local consulting team, especially with large Chinese infrastructure projects, SIVECO has established a strong foundation for future growth, with the localization of COSWIN in Chinese language and the setup of a technical support centre.

“Siveco China is primarily targeting the fast growing infrastructure market, more particularly electricity distribution, water treatment, and gas networks companies, fields in which Siveco has a recognized expertise” explains Carlo Fichera, SIVECO GROUP’s CEO. “Siveco China supports Siveco Groups multinational clients to deploy COSWIN to their Chinese operations” he adds, “as well as other multinationals who do not wish - or are unable - to implement their often less flexible corporate systems in their local plants”.

Siveco ChinaÂ’s target customers typically require highly usable systems, with reasonable implementation cost and fast return on investment. The more complex EAM systems already available on the Chinese market are designed for very large corporations with massive IT budgets and a long implementation timeframe. On the other hand, lower-end or custom-built systems developed by local suppliers fail to meet the stringent requirements of modern industry and international management standards. Siveco China draws on the team's strong experience in China, a deep knowledge of maintenance systems implementation, and on the easy-to-implement job-oriented COSWIN solution, to address the very specific needs of this market.

Siveco China's first project, a major real estate development in Beijing, went live in June. The company and its maintenance subcontractors utilize COSWIN to manage all the technical activities, from job requests to planned maintenance. The project was delivered entirely by Siveco's local engineers, together with a local facility management partner, within a very short timeframe.

Contact information for SIVECO China:

SIVECO China

1101C Yi Tian Xia Building

Heng Tong Road

SHANGHAI 200070

CHINA

Tel +86 21 63801124

Fax +86 21 63801134

China@siveco. com

Www. sivecochina. com

About SIVECO GROUP and COSWIN

Established in 1986, SIVECO GROUP is committed to providing leading edge of Asset Maintenance Management System solutions to the Industrial and Facilities market place.

Our solutions are easily connectable to the major ERP systems, and help companies improve equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs and optimise profitability.

Totally committed to providing solutions tailored to the needs of each client our services include, system design, development, deployment and support. SIVECO GROUP has built its success on the partnerships it creates with its customers. Thanks to a comprehensive commercial and technical understanding of business needs, SIVECO GROUPÂ’s role consists of much more than a mere applications publisher and seller.

COSWIN, available in 15 languages and with 70,000 users in 45 countries, is used in all industrial and facility sectors including: Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Paper, Energy, Transportation, Utilities and Health

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Specialty Hospital Edges Out Competition On Matters Of Safety

Specialty Hospital Edges Out Competition On Matters Of Safety

Horizon receives SHARP re-certification

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 22, 2009

In light of recent headlines depicting improper procedures in outpatient and specialty medical centers such as reusing needles in order to cut costs, Horizon Specialty Hospital took a firm stance on safety by earning Nevada's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program through OSHA's (SHARP) re-certification this past Tuesday, April 14th.

"We have a commitment to our patients and staff that their wellbeing comes first, and we will continue to fulfill this obligation by exploring every option that allows us to augment our health and safety programs," said Frank Bellinger, CEO of Horizon. "We're thrilled to have received the SHARP re-certification. It was an enlightening process and truly exciting to see the results of everyone's hard work and dedication."

The SHARP certification provides public recognition for employers with model safety and health programs and awards them by granting a two-year exemption from OSHA's general scheduled inspections.

The process starts with a comprehensive consultation visit during which the project manager identifies potential hazards, assesses the adequacy of any written safety and health programs and assesses the effectiveness of the employer's program management and assists the employer in identifying and correcting the root causes of any hazards found during the consultation visits.

During the year following the consultation, additional training and assistance is made available in order to help the company meet all safety and health requirements. A second visit is then conducted to verify the achievement of all safety and health elements required under the program. If these requirements are met, the company is recommended to receive the SHARP certification.

To date, Horizon is the only Long Term Acute Care hospital in the state of Nevada to receive SHARP certification.

About Horizon Specialty Hospital
Horizon Specialty Hospital is an acute care facility for patients who require extended hospitalization and frequent physician observation and care. Patients admitted to Horizon Specialty Hospital benefit from an interdisciplinary team consisting of a physician, ACLS certified registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified wound nurse, licensed physical and occupational therapists, a speech-language pathologist, ACLS certified respiratory therapists, a registered dietitian, licensed social workers, medical consultants, RN case managers and a licensed pharmacist.

The interdisciplinary care team provides personalized treatment plans for all patients so that they may improve and move on to the next appropriate level of care whether that is skilled nursing, home health services or to their own home. Horizon Specialty Hospital offers cardiopulmonary services, diagnostic studies, wound care, nutritional support, physical, occupational and speech therapies and nursing.

For more information call 702-382-3155 or visit Horizon at 640 Desert Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106.

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