Ceridian Engages in Health Care Reform, Asks Clients to Help Preserve Tax Advantages of FSAs for Working Families

Ceridian Engages in Health Care Reform, Asks Clients to Help Preserve Tax Advantages of FSAs for Working Families

Ceridian believes elimination or curtailment of tax savings provided through FSAs may prove costly for American families

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2009

Ceridian (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr13a) Benefits Services, a leading provider of employee benefits outsourcing (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr13b), is urging its clients and others to join forces to help preserve Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr13c) (FSAs) — a widely used tax-advantaged program that may be in jeopardy under health care reforms being considered by Congress.

Ceridian, one of the largest business services companies in the nation, believes that the elimination or curtailment of the tax savings provided through FSAs (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr13d) will make it more expensive for employees and their families to pay their ever-rising out-of-pocket medical costs

“Ceridian is actively engaged in the legislative process to ensure that our customers and their employees don’t lose a valuable tool in managing their health care costs,” said Bart Valdez, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ceridian Benefits Services. “Eliminating or restricting Health Care FSAs would dramatically affect the ability of working families to pay their out-of-pocket health care expenses.”

Valdez has contacted U. S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida to voice Ceridian’s concerns. Ceridian will send targeted messages to its FSA customers based in states with senators on the Senate Finance Committee. The company will provide its clients with letters they can fax or email to their senators to urge them to keep FSAs intact. In addition, Ceridian has engaged a prominent Washington, D. C., law firm to monitor the legislation and has joined forces with others in the industry in a grassroots effort to make the case to preserve Health Care FSAs.

Studies show that 30 million Americans use FSAs. These tax-advantaged plans can save employees up to approximately 30 percent on out-of-pocket health care expenses, including prescriptions, co-pays and preventive, dental and vision services.

The Senate Finance Committee is considering legislation that would “cap” the tax advantages currently available for employer-provided health benefits, including the portion paid by employees. The proposed cap might cover employee contributions to FSAs.

Although Ceridian would prefer to see no changes in tax law affecting FSAs, it will advocate, on behalf of its clients, for a separate FSA cap.

“There is a crucial difference between the costs of health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket health costs,” Valdez said. “While we would prefer to see no changes in tax law affecting FSAs, if the Committee decides to cap the tax exclusion for employer-provided health care coverage, then there should be a separate FSA cap or a specific FSA carve-out within the single cap.”

To see how FSA accounts save consumers money, visit Ceridian’s Flexible Spending Account Calculator (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr13e).

About Ceridian:
Ceridian is a global business services organization that offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions. From human resources and benefits to accredited employee assistance, work-life and health and productivity services, Ceridian helps organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader in payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending, Ceridian is also a driving force in payment innovation. Whether partnering to improve employee productivity, save money or minimize financial risks, Ceridian's business is to help organizations stay focused on their business. For more information about Ceridian's comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit www. ceridian. com.

CONTACT:
Joe Brown
(727) 395-8952
Joe. brown @ ceridian. com
Or
Stephanie Brown
(727) 395-8586
Stephanie. brown @ ceridian. com

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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Remembering Eight Belles - Leading the Discussions In The Thoroughbred Horse Racing Industry

Remembering Eight Belles - Leading the Discussions In The Thoroughbred Horse Racing Industry

A new website has evolved and launched as we near the one year anniversary of Eight Belles tragic accident and the controversial issues surrounding last year's Triple Crown. Introducing the first Thoroughbred Racing Industry Equestrian Center Forum and it is now open, all are welcome! Get involved, stop by today, register your membership and enter into the Racing Industry Forums. Make your voice heard on The Inside Track!

Long Island, NY (PRWEB) April 29, 2009

Today, announcing the official launch of www. eightbelleslegacy. net a racing industry based forum called "The Inside Track", in place for the industry, equine fans and professionals alike that will serve as a Lasting Tribute to Eight Belles, a beautiful steel grey Thoroughbred filly racehorse owned by Rick Porter's Fox Hill Farm and trained by Larry Jones.

Eight Belles was euthanized (http://eightbelleslegacy. net/index. php? action=history) on the track just moments after running second only to winner Big Brown in the prestigious 2008 134th Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs last year, she was only the thirty ninth filly in history to make a Run for the Roses in the Derby proving she could run with the best of the boys.

Www. eightbelleslegacy. net is a new Thoroughbred Racing Industry Forum that offers thoroughbred horse racing fans and professionals alike an inside look, as well as an opportunity to express your views, concerns, suggestions, questions, knowledge, experience and expertise on all the present equine related issues. "The Inside Track", is a supportive community forum full of inside expert opinion to help serve as a basis and guide to the pending regulation changes that are needed in order to aspire to modernized methods, superior equine health, and overall Thoroughbred safety standards.

Eight Belles (http://eightbelleslegacy. net/index. php? action=memories) Legacy would like to establish the creation of a database, a resourceful guide to enhance Thoroughbred health and durability collaboratively empowered by the equine expertise within the Industry itself from around the world. "The Inside Track", public forums will serve the equine community to contribute, share, and publish information while fostering the growth of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Industry by enabling the racing industry to review and discuss improvable methods and exchange information that is essential to accumulate as regulations are changed and re-structured. More importantly, this new industry forum serves to collect the critical information to research the issues through a broad spectrum of knowledge to help empower and support, ultimately one central governing body with one set of rules for all to abide by. The United States by all means available can nationally recognize, unite, and adopt one uniform set of safety rules for our Thoroughbreds and jockey athletes with new policies and procedures put into place through your collective and resourceful recommendations.

If the industry can harness the issues with related priceless experience and provide a stable full of solutions, Eight Belles Legacy will serve as the guide for the racing industry to first review itself through this resource to improve the health, safety and overall welfare of all racehorses.

As we approach the 2009 135th Kentucky Derby we will all affectionately remember Eight Belles and the impact on the sport she was destined to leave, along with her moving us to embrace positive change and the overall future improvements of the Racing Industry as a whole. This is Eight Belles Legacy.

Welcome!
Show your support and have your say,
Visit The Inside Track Equestrian Center today at
Www. eightbelleslegacy. net

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The University of Central Florida Partners with the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling in Addressing Problem Gambling Within the College Population

The University of Central Florida Partners with the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling in Addressing Problem Gambling Within the College Population

A recent study conducted among college age students across the state revealed that 66% of students had gambled in the past year, and 1 in 5 students is at risk of or already has developed a problem with gambling.

Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) November 9, 2010

A recent study conducted among college age students across the state revealed that 66% of students had gambled in the past year, and 1 in 5 students is at risk of or already has developed a problem with gambling. “Gambling is a serious problem for many college students and with it comes a host of negative consequences, including an increased risk of suicide,” says Pat Fowler, Executive Director of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG). Fowler describes a lack of concern, “Most people don’t perceive gambling among college students as a serious problem. Given the persistent threat of alcohol and drug use, as well as violence and unsafe sexual activity, gambling does not often rank high on the list when it comes to the health of young people. This perception in too many cases is dangerously inaccurate.”

The FCCG is the statewide designated authority on problem and compulsive gambling, and recognizes the dangers associated with this addiction, particularly among college students. The FCCG offers a variety of resources specific to this population, including a counselor’s workbook, a comprehensive campus-wide educational program with materials for student-athletes, financial aid counselors, resident advisors and peer educators, as well as a Peer Connect service and online forums.

In 2008, FCCG partnered with the REAL Project at UCF to develop Students Against Problem Gambling (SAGA). The REAL Project at UCF is a nationally recognized prevention and intervention program that provides services for students who are concerned about gambling problems as well as substance abuse. SAGA is designed to teach student leaders how to recognize signs of problem gambling and to connect their friends and classmates with resources available on campus and in the community.

Tom Hall leads UCF’s substance abuse prevention and intervention services. His prior experience includes developing mental health and substance abuse programs for high school and college-aged populations. He recently piloted FCCG’s program “Is it Worth the Risk?” at UCF. The program includes activities, training guides and related materials to raise awareness of the dangers associated with problem gambling. Student learning outcomes associated with the pilot in a classroom setting are promising.

“Collaborating with the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling on this project helped me better understand the impact of gambling on college students,” Hall said. “The public often perceives gambling primarily as a problem for professional athletes, celebrities and other high-wage earners. Our efforts demonstrate the need to sustain a dialogue with college students about problem gambling.”

The REAL Project will continue to support the Council’s efforts to develop effective programs for colleges and universities to combat problem gambling. Hall adds “our partnership with FCCG supports our mission to provide students with opportunities to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.”

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The Thai Property Market Under the Current Global Morass

The Thai Property Market Under the Current Global Morass

Due to the failing global fortunes and the Thai political issues, there is a slowdown in transaction volumes in this quarter. Thai market caution has resulted in muted demand, a low level of speculation, low borrowings to value, and possibly as low as 50% debt to current valuations, with buyers acting well within their financial capacity. But so far there has indicated no significant price correction. "CB Richard Ellis Thailand expects this situation to continue for another 18 months. More importantly, with the bulk of products under construction having sold well, we see no chance of a property market crash," reported by David Simister, Chairman of CB Richard Ellis Thailand

(PRWEB) October 21, 2008

Most global property markets and falling -- where does this leave Thai property and the foreign dominated resort market?

Not the most comfortable question to ask or answer in view of the current global morass. A recent letter to the Bangkok Post expressed surprise that despite failing global fortunes Thai property commentators were talking up the local market, and questioned the objectivity of property articles. Thailand also has its own unique problems with the country politically divided and a government with little capacity to concentrate on the overall economy, let alone real estate or foreign property investment.

As a long-term player in Thai real estate and a resort property owner, I would like to give a little confidence and optimism to fellow investors and owners and to the Thai property market in general, backed by fact and reason.

The results and transactions being recorded by my company, CB Richard Ellis Thailand (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/index. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt), not surprisingly, show a slow down in transaction volumes in this quarter but so far have indicated no significant price correction. At the start of 2008 and well into the first quarter, we have seen strong take-up for well-placed projects, including new launches. We are also witnessing strong re-sales as condominium (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Bangkok. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) projects reach completion, with the majority of sellers recording healthy uplifts in value from their off-plan purchases. Where projects have completed and transferred this year, we have seen no evidence of defaults and Bangkok buyers with typical deposits of 30% have had no hesitation in completing the transactions and taking ownership of their properties. Is Thai property somehow insulated after six years of a rising and well-supplied market; is property still in short supply; and what makes the Thai market a good place to ride out the global financial storms?

Surprisingly the answers lie, I believe, in three unlikely areas: Thai politics, Thai banking policy and the law regarding property finance.

The Thai political arena has been troubled now for well over three years, long before the overthrow of the Taksin government. Without going into the political background, Thai real estate investors have been displaying caution in real estate investment since 2005. Purchases have been made for use or investment rather than short-term speculation. Sales to Thais, with the exception of Phuket (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Phuket. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) and Koh Samui (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Samui. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt), have been the bedrock of commercial success for developers. That's not to say that foreign sales have not been significant but, without the presence and support of Thai buyers, developers could not complete condominium projects. Sales of specifically foreign-pitched projects such as leasehold villas in Phuket (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Phuket. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) are of relatively low volume in comparison and their fortunes are regulated by ownership laws, which I will come onto later.

In my opinion, Thai market caution has resulted in the following: muted demand; a low level of speculation (despite rising prices); low borrowings to value; and possibly as low as 50% debt to current valuations, with buyers acting well within their financial capacity. Thailand, unlike most western markets, is not directly driven by the availability of debt finance, nor are maximum mortgages the norm. Thai banks enforce a strict approval policy, only granting mortgages where they are comfortable with applicants' ability to service debt.

The Thai banking industry learnt a very hard lesson in 1997, but that lesson has been well learned and, both in project financing and domestic mortgages, prudence has been the order of the day. Whilst banking legislation has not been radically overhauled since the Asian crisis, banking practice has, and the Bank of Thailand has ridden hard on enforcing caution in respect of real estate. Thai banks have, compared to the global scene, stayed away from structured finance and concentrated on sober domestic business, with property loans rarely reaching 70% of the banks' own valuations.

The final piece of the picture is foreign buying, which has been 100% in cash. Most prestigious condominiums built in the last five years in Bangkok and the resort markets have enjoyed strong foreign interest, sometimes up to the full foreign quota of 49% of the sellable area. To purchase and register a condominium under the foreign quota, the buyer has to show he has brought in funds covering the full purchase price from abroad. This, coupled with the fact that Thai buyers are not maxing out mortgages, means that Thai real estate developed in the last five years has been a cash-driven market. The principal result of this is that Thai real estate is far less dependant on debt than most global property markets. The Thai property market is actually well insulated from a debt crisis.

Of course that does not mean business as usual, and more project launches and upward-bound prices. But let's look at the market fundamentals. Taking the recent 2008 development site transactions that CB Richard Ellis (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/index. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) has been party to, land prices for prime sites are not falling. Carrying out a development appraisal produces unit prices in excess of those at current projects. New Bangkok central business district condominiums cannot be built for today's values. Prices of THB 250,000 (USD 7,270) per square metre in the central business district and THB 150,000 (USD 4,360) per square metre in Sukhumvit will be the new benchmark prices for quality new developments. Thai buyers have been well aware of the shortage of prime sites and rising construction costs, and know well that today's purchases will be cheap compared to future launches. These prices are still less than one-quarter of Singapore's.

CB Richard Ellis has produced, since the 1997 crisis, a comprehensive Bangkok market report (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/Research-Bangkok-Property-Report. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) and this year has started to do the same for Phuket (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/Phuket-Property-Report. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt). In both markets, we are witnessing a slowdown of launches and in some areas a dearth of products for sale. We expect this situation to continue for another 18 months. More importantly, with the bulk of products under construction having sold well, we see no chance of a property market crash.

We feel our view is well supported by ongoing unit sales and particularly by a healthy number of re-sales in new projects recently completed. In absolute terms, Thai real estate values and volumes are modest when compared to other Asian commercial hubs and Thai real estate offers foreign buyers access to a lifestyle and cost of living that is difficult to rival. We continue to run these market reports quarterly so, if our predictions and analysis are wrong, we would expect this to become apparent relatively quickly.

Foreign resort property is driven by external liquidity and there are clearly fewer potential international or regional buyers as the global crisis washes through Asia. This market is more difficult to monitor because there is little statistical evidence to prove ongoing demand, other than the last quarter's sales and the number of current enquiries. The logic is that demand must drop; however, in the case of Phuket (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Phuket. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) and Koh Samui (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Samui. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) where we have high-end sales offices, the trend we are noting is reduced demand, but ongoing serious property searches by committed buyers and an almost total lack of new high-end products. Given the lack of good oceanfront sites, we are bullish on the limited volume of developments that are proceeding. There is some evidence in the UK market and elsewhere that, at a certain level, wealthy demand is unaffected. We see this born out by take-up at the W Koh Samui (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/koh-samui-villa-apartment-condo-projects. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt) and in resort sales in Phuket (http://www. cbre. co. th/en/PropertyAgency-ResidentialSales-Phuket. asp? utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=DCSglobalmkt). My feeling is that the villa market at over USD 2.0 million is still strong and the bargains here won't be in terms of price reductions but in the chance to pick up absolute shorefront properties at a time when prices are steady.

Thai property is not a market for foreign buyers to enter lightly, as debt finance is not available and Thai property laws need to be fully understood, but it remains one of the most inspirational lifestyle markets in Asia and to my mind a true alternative in terms of value and experience to the Caribbean or Mediterranean. It has proved to be resilient to numerous external problems and I, for one, am convinced that it will prove to be, for tomorrow's buyers, an excellent medium-term investment.

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Onley Make Believe Continues its Commitment to Community Involvement With a Donation to Under One Roof Foundation

Onley Make Believe Continues its Commitment to Community Involvement With a Donation to Under One Roof Foundation

San Francisco Gift Store Benefiting the AIDS Community Receives a Gift from OMB's Holiday Pillow Collection

(PRWEB) December 29, 2002

News and Lifestyle Editors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-(Onley Make Believe)-Dec 29, 2002-Gerard Onley, designer for and proprietor of Onley Make Believe Decorative Pillows and Home Accents (OMB), today announced that the Company has donated part of its Holiday Collection of pillows (The Midas Touch) to Under One Roof (www. underoneroof. org/ (http://www. underoneroof. org/)), a San Francisco shop that gives 100 percent of its profits to support over 50 community organizations helping people with HIV and AIDS.

Under One Roof is a collaborative effort run primarily by volunteers-behind the scenes and on the floor. A growing group of generous corporate partners continues to support the effort, and vendors' donations and discounts have increased exponentially since the store's founding in 1990. Under One Roof to date has raised and distributed more than $8 million for AIDS Service Organizations (ASO).

The donated pillows were from OMB's Holiday Collection, which was recently featured at the Mill Valley Craft Fair on November 3, 2002. The Collection represents the first Holiday line of pillows for OMB, featuring specialty fabrics (Silk Organza) to create a "Holiday and Beyond" setting for the home. Gerard Onley felt that this modest success, coming in the midst of an unfavorable economy and the approaching Holiday Season, made it that much more important for OMB to give something back to the community.

Since the May 2002 announcement of the company's website debut in November 2000, OMB has enjoyed an increase in orders and sales. "Of course, I'm thrilled by the recent growth of the company," he said recently. "What I'm more excited about is the fact that I'm at a point where I can give something back to the community, particularly during these difficult times. I believe it is important, for small and large businesses alike, to be actively involved with community service. Under One Roof is an important asset of the San Francisco healthcare community. I admire their dedication and intend for OMB to continue its commitment to community service throughout 2003 and beyond."

The Designer

Gerard Onley, designer for and proprietor of Onley Make Believe, continues to bring a refreshing look and feel to residential and office interior design. His design work for the Bay Area Designer Showcase "The Buck Estate Revisited," in 1996, was the inspiration behind the Onley Make Believe product line

And business venture. With a degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute, Onley has continued to work with a number of interior designers, retailers, and private clients throughout the Country. His designs have been featured in several Bay Area publications, including California Home and Design

Magazine; The San Francisco Chronicle Home Section and the San Francisco Examiner Sunday Magazine. Recently, OMB has expanded its product offerings, and the line can be seen at the Company's website: http://www. onleymakebelieve. com (http://www. onleymakebelieve. com).

From what's currently available and featured from Onley Make Believe, it is for certain that the Company is continuing to create a "real" difference in the Community and the world of interiors.

For more information, or to receive a Marketing Kit, please call Gerard Onley at 415/885-2557, or email gonley@aol. com.

URL: www. onleymakebelieve. com

CONTACT: Onley Make Believe

Gerard Onley, 415/885-2557

Gonley@aol. com

Frustrated by High Health Insurance Costs? Medical Savings Source Introduces an Alternative to Costly Health Insurance Plans

Frustrated by High Health Insurance Costs? Medical Savings Source Introduces an Alternative to Costly Health Insurance Plans

Medical Savings Source offers an affordable alternative to traditional health plans. The company offers discounted medical services at 10 to 50 percent less than doctors would normally charge. Benefit areas include medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs & pharmacy, chiropractic, hearing care and a 24-hour nurse line for only $14.99 per month. Medical Savings Source is not a health insurance plan, but can be used with medical savings accounts and to supplement traditional insurance plans when services are not covered.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 1, 2006

Medical Savings Source (http://www. medicalsavingssource. com (http://www. medicalsavingssource. com)) announces an alternative for those frustrated by costly health plans. For only $14.99 a month, the company provides discounts on services including dental, prescriptions, medical, vision, chiropractor and more. Discounts range from 10-50 percent over traditional costs as billed to insurance companies.

Medical Savings Source was founded by Daniel Rattay, a pilot for a major airline. As he looked around and saw that his and his fellow crew members' benefits had been dramatically slashed over the years, he knew he needed to do something to help.

“Like many Americans I was frustrated by medical bills, so I looked and saw that not only was my medical coverage too expensive, but it didn’t always cover what I needed it to,” says Daniel Rattay. “Listening to the concerns of my friends and family, I quickly realized that medical coverage problems weren’t just an issue for the poor and self employed. Everyone needs help these days, even airline pilots like myself and other white collar workers!”

Medical Savings Source works by negotiating directly with healthcare providers. As a result, the doctor, dentist or other healthcare provider can avoid the costs of dealing with insurance companies and pass the savings directly to the consumer. Typical savings are between 10 and 50 percent compared to what is normally billed to the insurance company.

“Medical Savings Source was a great help to me and my husband,” says Susan Fuller of Los Angeles. “When my husband slipped and fell, our insurance wouldn’t cover chiropractic services, but with Medical Savings Source, we saved 35 percent. Since then, we have also discovered that we save on dentists and prescription drugs as well.”

Medical Savings Source is part of the Best Benefits network, serving more than 3.5 million members. It is not an insurance plan, but does work in conjunction with medical savings accounts and to supplement traditional insurance plans when services are not covered.

For further media information, please contact James Hills at marketinghelpnet. com, by e-mail or by calling 630-233-8336. Medical savings source can be reached at http://www. medicalsavingssource. com (http://www. medicalsavingssource. com) or by calling 800-818-4031.

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Maria Joseph Living Care Center Builds Elearning University for Employees

Maria Joseph Living Care Center Builds Elearning University for Employees

Maria Joseph Center located in Dayton, Ohio and affiliated with Samaritan Health Partners - part of Catholic Health Initiatives - announces a new change in their online learning options for staff at www. MJCUniversity. org. The customized Learning Management System was created by Care2Learn, a national provider of online training and continuing education for healthcare professionals. Maria Joseph Living Care Center developed the online solution in January 2006 with the functionality of educating, training, testing, and reporting inservices and continuing education for covered employees.

Dayton, Ohio (PRWEB) March 29, 2006

Maria Joseph Center located in Dayton, Ohio and affiliated with Samaritan Health Partners - part of Catholic Health Initiatives - announces a new change in their online learning options for staff at www. MJCUniversity. org. The customized Learning Management System was created by Care2Learn, a national provider of online training and continuing education for healthcare professionals. Maria Joseph Living Care Center developed the online solution in January 2006 with the functionality of educating, training, testing, and reporting inservices and continuing education for covered employees.

Maria Joseph obtained access to Care2Learn’s accredited coursework library and inservices for all of their staff working on the Skilled Nursing Unit in Dayton, Ohio.

“This is a wonderful benefit for our staff. We have provided for them at no cost the opportunity to obtain contact hours online at www. MJCUniversity. org 24 hours daily, 7 days a week,” says Cheryl Cruze, Educator Director with Maria Joseph. “We look forward to enhancing this tool for our own courses online in the future.”

“E-Learning is a tremendous resource for health care professionals”, says Bonnie Goodman, Care2Learn Account Manager. “The flexibility of the Internet gives the busy healthcare provider an easy, convenient and cost-effective way to stay current and maintain licensure. Being able to control where, when, and how long the training/learning takes place is invaluable. We look forward to assisting all of our clients in making this tool work hard for documenting and tracking the training necessary for the tough regulatory environment.”

With www. MJCUNiversity. org, Care2Learn now serves more than 111,000 registered users and growing.

About Maria Joseph Living Care Center of Dayton, Ohio

Maria-Joseph Center located in Dayton, Ohio announces a new change in their online learning options for staff at www. MJCUniversity. org. The Center is a 400 bed nursing facility affiliated with Samaritan Health Partners, which is part of the national Catholic Health Initiatives. Locally the Center is also a member of Premier Health Partners, an operating company formed to create an alliance between Samaritan health Partners and MedAmerica, the parent company of Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. To learn more about us, please visit www. mariajoseph. org

About Care2Learn

Care2Learn is based in Bradenton, Florida. Founded in 2000 by professionals from the long-term care rehabilitation industry, Care2Learn provides learning management systems and content for healthcare professionals with engaging, affordable, easy-to-use online continuing education. It has accredited over 1500 courses and 34 in-services for 16 healthcare disciplines, with more planned this year in 2005. Care2Learn serves healthcare professionals and their employers worldwide. For further information, visit www. Care2Learn. com.

Contact: Vikki Dibble 

404-550-2979

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