A. C. Grace Company Launches UNIQUE E Natural Moisturizer

A. C. Grace Company Launches UNIQUE E Natural Moisturizer

Includes Highest PURE Vitamin E Content of Any Moisturizer.

Big Sandy, TX (PRWEB) June 22, 2009

A. C. Grace Company today announced the introduction of UNIQUE E® Natural Moisturizer - formulated using ALL-NATURAL ingredients including 10% (by-volume) High-Gamma UNIQUE E® Mixed Tocopherols Concentrate - their PREMIER product. Pure High-Gamma Vitamin E is known to be a powerful antioxidant to assist in cell repair for protecting and maintaining the health of your skin! Mixed Tocopherols work synergistically in the body and in the cells when they contain high amounts of gamma - and alpha-tocopherols along with the beta and delta isomers.

Receive the same Vitamin E health benefits you receive internally by applying directly to your skin.

"For years our customers have been using our mixed tocopherols oil directly on their skin to assist with issues such as wounds, scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, general smoothing, soothing, and more," says Jim Capps, General Manager of A. C. Grace. "This new Natural Moisturizer is five years in the making - we wanted to provide our customers (who understand the essential value of Vitamin E in the body and on the skin) with a product containing the highest amount of Vitamin E in the cream."

"Over the past few decades many cosmetics companies have had problems stabilizing Vitamin E in their creams. We recognized their problem to be the type of Vitamin E they used - usually a synthetic form that contained "other" oils which would separate from the cream."

The UNIQUE E® product line has always been natural (not synthetic) and has never contained any fillers of any kind. When A. C. Grace Company produced their new Moisturizer with that unadulterated Vitamin E oil, they used a proprietary matrix structure, never before developed, that helps keep the E from de-emulsifying to evenly disperse in the cream. This matrix creates a 4-stage time-release absorption that provides up to eight hours of moisture retention.

UNIQUE E® Natural Moisturizer contains natural ingredients that help nurture the skin, assist in creating a smooth feel to your skin and will not clog your pores due to the non-synthetic nature of the ingredients.

A. C. Grace Company was founded 1962 and is well-known as the Standard in the Vitamin E industry. They have been providing thousands of healthcare professionals in all fields of practice, their patients and consumers worldwide, a line of PURE Multi-E products for nearly a half-century. The company also provides extensive education about the "Truth About Vitamin E by Application Based Science" through mailings and on their website; http://www. acgrace. com (http://www. acgrace. com).

Contact:  
Jim Capps, General Manager 
A. C. Grace Company 
903.636.4368 
Http://www. acgrace. com (http://www. acgrace. com)

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CBE Group Sponsors Keynote Speaker for 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

CBE Group Sponsors Keynote Speaker for 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Speaker Focuses on Financial Literacy and Education throughout the United States

Cedar Falls, IA (PRWEB) January 17, 2011

The CBE Group, Inc. (CBE), a leader in the debt collection industry, announced that it will sponsor keynote speaker, Mr. Theodore R. Daniels, at the 22nd annual State of Iowa Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The event will be held today at the Iowa Historical Building beginning at 10:45 a. m. with guest of honor, Governor-elect Terry Branstad.

Mr. Daniels is the founder and President of the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD). Founded in 1998, SFEPD is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the level of financial and economic literacy of individuals and households in the United States and to promote professional development at the early stages of career development through mid-level management. Mr. Daniels was appointed to President Bush's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and continued to serve in the same capacity for President Obama through January 2010.

CBE President and CEO Tom Penaluna said, “The opportunity to both join in the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. through this important event and support Mr. Daniel’s mission of financial literacy and education is very exciting to CBE. Financial literacy is important to the company and its dedication to consumer advocacy as it follows down the path of Defining the future of debt collection.”

About CBE Group
CBE has been in the accounts receivable management business since 1933 and currently employs nearly 1,000 people in four locations nationwide. Its corporate headquarters is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with additional facilities in West Des Moines, Iowa; Overland Park, Kansas; and Atlanta, Georgia. CBE was named one of the best places to work in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls metropolitan area the last seven years. CBE represents many of the nation’s most renowned and respected organizations. CBE serves a variety of industries including healthcare, utilities, satellite, telecommunications, financial services, education and government. For more information, visit http://www. cbegroup. com.

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THE LABOUR PARTY AND AUTISM IN THE UK

THE LABOUR PARTY AND AUTISM IN THE UK

Ivan and Charika Corea of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK have urged the Labour Party's 'conviction politicians' to take urgent action over Autism at the 2003 Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth.

(PRWEB) October 6, 2003

Ivan and Charika Corea of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK issued an appeal to the Labour Party's 'conviction politicians' to speak out on behalf of those who cannot speak out for themselves - the 520,000 Autistic Community in the UK. The appeal went out to the Labour Party at the 2003 Labour Party Conference held in Bournemouth in October.

'We need Labour politicians to speak out for parents, carers and autists who need more public services in health, education, specialist speech therapyand respite care,' said Ivan Corea in Bournemouth.

The Minister for Children Margaret Hodge speaking at a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference stated that it will take 10 years until the National Service Frameworks for Children is implemented.

'But what do we do until then, my son is 7 he has no specialist speech therapy does this mean I will have to wait 10 years for public services - parents, carers and autists find it unacceptable,' said Ivan Corea.

The Coreas urged real and urgent action. Autism is a time bomb waiting to happen. The UK media seems to focus only on the MMR Controversy. But what about the 520,000 people who desperately need public services. Our children have no specialist speech therapy, no real classroom support in many areas of the UK, no respite care for parents and carers.

'Public services do need reforming, but autistic children and adults are suffering and struggling without ANY public services,' said Ivan Corea.

Time and time again parents, carers and autists come up against a wall of indifference, apathy and cost cutting. It is absolutely immoral - autistic children and adults are being denied their fundamental human right tp public services - in many areas of the UK, despite Prime Minister Tony Blair's strong comments on equality of opportunity and social justice.

Tony Blair, to his credit is the first British Prime Minister ever to talk about autism. Parents, carers and Autists are urging the Prime Minister to take urgent action and provide the Autistic Community with public services.

The Autism Awareness Campaign UK have called upon the Government with the support of the Labour Party to -

set up an AUTISM REGISTER in the UK where every Autistic child and adult is registered.

Schools should be the focus for co-ordinating the SERVICE PROVISION for each and every autistic child in the UK. If there are gaps, local councils, local education authorities and NHS Trusts must be held accountable. At the moment there is confusion as to who provides what for autistic children.

*Schools should organise regular meetings - every term - of health, education, social services, speech therapy services, voluntary sector, parents and carers, so that they could meet together to assess and evaluate the progress of every autistic child. Joint working and joined up thinking is absolutely crucial where autistic children are concerned.

*Leisure services are virtually non-existent for people with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in the UK. The Autism Awareness Campaign in the UK have appealed to Margaret Hodge, the Minister for Children to order and urgent review of leisure services for people with disabilities. In some areas, parents and carers have had to beg for swimming lessons from their local pool for autistic children as many centres do not have any provision for children with SEN.

*The DfES must come up with special assessments for autistic children who are unable or are not entred for GCSE and A Level examinations. At the moment there are no qualifications for autistic children andadults. The DfES must also initiate a UK RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT - for every autistic child and adult - informing potential employers the positive skills bank an autistic person has - in order for them to access the world of work.

*Autistic people need special schemes into further education and higher education.

*We need tougher new laws on discrimination and employment - where people with disabilities are concerned.

*The Government must safeguard the rights of autistic people where the Anti-Social bill and the Mental Health Act is concerned.

These are only a few concerns shared by Ivan and Charika Corea of the Autism Awareness Campaign in the United Kingdom. They have urged Tony Blair, the leader and the Labour Party to re-connect with people with Disabilities, including the Autistic Community.

Santa Barbara Estate Services Adds Licensure and Certifications to Credentials

Santa Barbara Estate Services Adds Licensure and Certifications to Credentials

Lindsay Leonard of Santa Barbara Estate Services became a licensed California Professional Fiduciary this year and earned certifications in Professional Fiduciary Management for Conservators and for Trustees. She also became a National Certified Guardian and joined the Professional Fiduciary Association of California. These credentials will allow her to enhance the scope of services offered to existing clients and expand her practice to a wider audience.

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) December 9, 2010

Lindsay Leonard of Santa Barbara Estate Services has earned several new certifications and licenses that will allow her to expand her practice and better serve her clients. These credentials include earning her California Professional Fiduciary License, certifications in Professional Fiduciary Management for Conservators and for Trustees, and becoming a National Certified Guardian. In addition, she has become a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California. These new credentials allow Leonard to act for more than two clients at a time as power of attorney, trustee, health care agent, conservator and administrator.

Since 2008, the State of California has required non-family fiduciaries to become licensed by taking an exam and passing thirty hours of coursework. Leonard earned her California Professional Fiduciary License this year. She also became a National Certified Guardian through the Center for Guardianship Certification. This national organization ensures that its Certified Guardians meet certain qualifications and that they adhere to specific standards and ethics. These new credentials assure the court system and her clients that she is held to the highest standards and ethics. It also signifies that she has significant knowledge of the intricacies involved in her role as fiduciary for her clients.

Through California State University Fullerton, Leonard earned certifications in Professional Fiduciary Management for Conservators and for Trustees. These certifications required more than 70 hours of coursework as well as continuing education. This coursework ensures that fiduciaries have a full understanding of legal and ethical considerations as well as the standards and practices involved with this profession.

According to Lindsay Leonard, “I had a number of current clients on my waiting list for these services and am excited that I can offer them to a wider public now.” Lindsay Leonard formed Santa Barbara Estate Services as a direct result of the experience of working with her grandmother as she aged. Today her company offers a wide range of services for those handling the affairs of their elders. Her practice focuses on elder preparedness as well as executor and trustee assistance. Lindsay Leonard and Santa Barbara Estate Services are committed to compassionate and responsible care for elders and those who are managing their affairs.

These credentials will allow Leonard to expand the scope of services offered by Santa Barbara Estate Services. This is good news for her existing clients and for the public as well. In the State of California there are relatively few licensed professional fiduciaries in relation to the population and many of those are approaching retirement age. As the “baby boom” generation ages there will be significant demand for services such as those offered by Santa Barbara Estate Services.

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Practice Fusion Expands Presence in West and Southeast with PSI and Azalea Health Innovations

Practice Fusion Expands Presence in West and Southeast with PSI and Azalea Health Innovations

Practice Fusion announces EMR partnerships with Physician Services, Inc. (PSI) of California and Azalea Health Innovations, Inc. of Georgia. These partnerships extend Practice Fusion's ability to provide its independent practitioner clients with billing services and increased professional services capabilities in its growing regions.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 20, 2007

Practice Fusion™, a leading force in the healthcare IT revolution providing on-demand healthcare solutions to the medical practice community, announced partnerships today with Physician Services, Inc. (PSI) of California and Azalea Health Innovations, Inc. of Georgia. These partnerships extend Practice Fusion's ability to provide clients with billing services and increased professional services capabilities in its growing regions.

"Our partnerships with PSI and Azalea Health Innovations, combined with our earlier partnership with Zydoc Medical Transcription Services, demonstrate the strong momentum Practice Fusion is building in the marketplace," explains Ryan Howard, CEO of Practice Fusion. "We are on target to add a record number of clients in the fourth quarter of this year, becoming one of the fastest growing EMR communities in the US, and much of that is due to the increasing appetite for EMRs in the West and Southeast. All of these practitioners have been brought onboard using our "Live-in-Five™" process which has new clients provisioned, logged on and charting in five minutes. We have changed the experience of EMR (http://www. practicefusion. com/emr. htm) selection and made the decision process and start-up much easier and, as a result, becoming the de facto standard for small to medium sized physician practices."

PSI, one of the largest billing services in California, will provide preferred billing services for the Practice Fusion community. PSI will also offer the Practice Fusion EMR to its client base continuing its effort to provide high quality services to its clients. "This is another example of how PSI differentiates ourselves in the marketplace," comments Jonathan Gerber, CEO and Founder of Physician Services, Inc. "With Practice Fusion, it is possible for physicians to license world-class EMR software at no cost. We are excited to be partnering and allow both client bases to realize the benefits of the combined solutions."

Azalea Health Innovations, serving the independent practitioner community in the South Georgia, North Florida regions, provides a complete range of system, technical and billing consulting services for its clients. With this partnership, Azalea Health Innovations will become an authorized distributor and professional services partner for Practice Fusion. "Practice Fusion allows us to address a growing need in our region for affordable yet robust EMR solutions," explains Baha Zeidan, CEO of Azalea Health Innovations. "We are excited to be able to offer our clients an EMR that suits their practice needs and compliments our company's offerings."

Independent practitioners (http://www. practicefusion. com/practitioners. htm) benefit from the Practice Fusion solution in several ways: the low total cost of ownership, simplified start up process and on-demand architecture makes it the lowest-risk EMR solution available to independent practitioners today. Enabling the Live-in-Five process is a web-enabled provisioning system, the ability to run the application on existing hardware, and a completely hosted environment that handles all data uploads, backups and software updates. Practitioners who are interested should schedule a demo (http://www. practicefusion. com/demo. htm).

About Physician Services, Inc.
Physician Services is a comprehensive medical practice management solution organization. PSI is performs accounting, finance, practice management consulting, and billing and collections for its numerous physicians as clients and has professional relationships with the major IPA's in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles Counties. PSI is without peer in the managed care arena and is endorsed by the Orange County Health Agency, Los Angeles and Kern County Medical Societies as the preferred choice for medical office billing and practice management services. For additional information, please visit http://psimed. net/index. htm (http://psimed. net/index. htm).

About Azalea Health Innovations
Azalea Health Innovations focuses on the automation needs of healthcare practices. Providing expert advice and superior local service for EMR, practice management and billing services, Azalea Health Innovations consulting, IT support, web design and workflow redesign supports today's paperless offices. For more information, please visit http://www. azaleahealth. com/home (http://www. azaleahealth. com/home).

About Practice Fusion
Practice Fusion addresses the complexities and critical needs of today's healthcare environments by proving a revolutionary application and delivery model for physicians and patients at no cost. Practice Fusion offers a free, on-demand, low-risk EMR platform that eliminates the complexities associated with licensing, implementation, integration and support experienced with traditional enterprise software solutions. Practice Fusion dramatically reduces the cost to the practice while enabling providers to deliver the highest level of care possible to their patients. For additional information, please visit www. practicefusion. com.

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HCG Diet Direct Cites Study Relating Motivation to Weight Loss Diets

HCG Diet Direct Cites Study Relating Motivation to Weight Loss Diets

HCG Diet Direct cites study relating motivation to weight loss diets.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) May 14, 2010

HCG Diet Direct (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com) cites study relating motivation to weight loss (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/hcg-diet-news/hct-diet-motivation. html) diets. A study in the May/June 2010 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior studied the connection between motivation and sticking with weight loss diets long enough to successfully lose weight.

The study was conducted by the University of Kentucky and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The study was conducted through a 16 week internet weight loss intervention. The study examined two types of motivation: autonomous and controlled. The portion of participants who went on to achieve a 5% weight loss showed evidence of sustained/elevated levels of motivation throughout the study.

Jenny Boynton of HCG Diet Direct said, “Motivation is key for dieters on the homeopathic HCG (https://http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/secured/) weight loss program. The most common motivation noted by HCG dieters is the weight loss itself. Almost all dieters begin losing weight immediately. And since average daily weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds daily dieters are able to actually see the weight coming off right away.”

Other methods homeopathic HCG dieters are urged to access while on homeopathic HCG weight loss diets are:

1. weight loss journaling
2. before/after pictures
3. video journals
4. weight loss blogs
5. social media sites dedicated to weight loss success/trials
6. online forums/chat groups dedicated to homeopathic HCG weight loss diets

HCG Diet Direct aids consumers in losing weight using all natural, homeopathic methods. The homeopathic HCG weight loss formula can offer weight loss results of 1 to 2 pounds per day. The program teaches dieters to learn to cook and prepare healthy meals and make healthier choices. Long term success rates are higher due to the fact that dieters walk away from the diet with new habits supporting their new, healthier weight.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet contact:

Contact: Jenny Boynton
Company: HCG Diet Direct
Http://www. hcgdietdirect. com (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com)
Phone: 602-916-0002

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A Girl Named Guy Productions Exclusive: New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches Benefit

A Girl Named Guy Productions Exclusive: New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches Benefit

New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches hosts benefit to honor Chef Ann Cooper and promote healthier nutrition choices for New York students.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 13, 2006

On October 4th the New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches hosted a benefit to promote their goal; bringing New York students nutritious and healthy meals during the school day. Host and creator of www. AGirlNamedGuy, Leah Guy was given an exclusive opportunity to talk to the supporters of this wonderful initiative and is delighted to give her audience a sneak peek inside this important occasion.

The event, hosted by acclaimed actress Loretta Switt, honored self-described “Renegade Lunch Lady” Chef Ann Cooper, who has made great strides in improving the nutritional benefits of healthy eating in schools. In applauding her successes, the Coalition strives to take measure of her advancements and incorporate them in New York. Supported by a renowned committee of celebrity and professional members, “the New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches works to promote optional plant-based entrees, healthy snack foods, farm and nutrition education to encourage healthier choices.” (New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches)

“It’s very important that someone is taking steps to make this happen,” said vegan bodybuilder and athlete Kenneth Williams. His sentiments were shared by many in attendance, such as Hallie Kate Eisenberg, herself a vegan, and Department of Education Acting Chief Executive Facilities Officer Marty Oestricher. Also in attendance were prominent doctors Dr. Barry Sears and Dr. Joel Fuhrman, each with best-selling books that promote the importance of healthy living through nutrition.

To learn more about this groundbreaking alternative and interviews with patrons and participating students, in addition to several new articles written by Leah and her experts in the field of health and wellness visit us at www. AGirlNamedGuy. com.

Www. AGirlNamedGuy. com’s mission is simple: Inspire a healthier, happier world. The site's tagline, "Life's a Gift...OPEN IT!" offers any and all takers the unique personal promise of a new, exciting way of living well. Producer Leah Guy accomplishes this with common sense and entertaining presentation. “I couldn’t be happier with the site,” says Guy. “It brings together all aspects of my passions and interests, while making a positive difference in people's lives. A Girl Named Guy is here as the liaison; to help answer questions, provide current information and entertain the viewer!"

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Johnston, Zabor, McManus, Inc.-Study Finds Consumers Driven to Pharmaceutical Websites from DTC Ads More Likely to Request Prescriptions

Johnston, Zabor, McManus, Inc.-Study Finds Consumers Driven to Pharmaceutical Websites from DTC Ads More Likely to Request Prescriptions

Initial findings from JZM’s National Drug Website Benchmark Study show Forty-four percent of consumers driven to pharmaceutical websites from Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) advertising intend to ask their physicians to prescribe that website’s brand. Magazine readers who found a website link in a magazine advertisement were more likely to request a prescription (46%) than those who found the link on a TV (44%) or radio (37%) advertisement – resulting in 44% of all consumers driven to pharmaceutical websites from DTC advertisements. Of those who visited pharmaceutical websites via a search engine or other source, 19% indicated they would request a prescription; only 14% of website visitors who visited the website based on their physicians’ referral said they would request prescriptions.

(PRWEB) March 13, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 08, 2002

Study Finds Consumers Driven to Pharmaceutical Websites from DTC Ads More Likely to Request Prescriptions

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – Forty-four percent of consumers driven to pharmaceutical websites from Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) advertising intend to ask their physicians to prescribe that website’s brand, according to results announced today by pharmaceutical research agency Johnston, Zabor, McManus, Inc. (JZM). Additionally, 10% of non-prescribing physicians intend to begin prescribing after visiting the average brand website.

Initial findings from JZM’s National Drug Website Benchmark Study also show that magazine readers who found a website link in a magazine advertisement were more likely to request a prescription (46%) than those who found the link on a TV (44%) or radio (37%) advertisement – resulting in 44% of all consumers driven to pharmaceutical websites from DTC advertisements. Of those who visited pharmaceutical websites via a search engine or other source, 19% indicated they would request a prescription; only 14% of website visitors who visited the website based on their physicians’ referral said they would request prescriptions.

“Our analysis of the study data sheds light on issues that confound pharmaceutical brand managers concerning their DTC spends,” says J. Douglas Zabor, JZM’s Chief Executive Officer. “Magazine and TV ads appear to generate almost equal numbers of website visits that drive prescription request intentions, yet TV gets the lion’s share of the budget. This data may help brand managers reconsider their DTC media buying habits.”

The study also finds that 21% of healthcare providers who visit a pharmaceutical website indicate they will discuss the brand with colleagues, 34% say they will search for more information and 15% say they will discuss the brand with patients. Encouragingly, the study reports that 10% of physicians who are currently not prescribing a particular brand will begin to do so after visiting the brandÂ’s website. Overall, JZM believes the studyÂ’s results suggest that websites play a large role in a pharmaceutical companyÂ’s value proposition to both consumers and healthcare providers.

For more information, contact Dean Sanpei, Sr. Project Manager (1-800-735-5448, dsanpei@jzm. com), or visit www. jzm. com.

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Johnston, Zabor, McManus, Inc. is a leading pharmaceutical business research agency helping the industry manage customer equity through innovative research.

Providing Business Solutions Through Comprehensive Research

Johnston, Zabor, McManus, Inc. (JZM) is a widely recognized business and marketing research firm. JZM offers a comprehensive range of research services for the management of new product discovery, development, positioning and launch, as well as marketing analytics, competitive assessments, e-business strategy and development and DTC planning.

The companyÂ’s core competencies focus on marketing, customer relationship and communications research, augmented by database management/analysis and e-commerce support. JZM links its competencies with strategic insight into customer relationship management to provide total market vision and enhance decision-making confidence. At JZM, we merge proven marketing research techniques with Internet-based research and state-of-the-art technologies to deliver faster, better and more comprehensive results for our clients.

JZMÂ’s extensive marketing and communications research experience includes all major providers throughout all therapeutic categories and most patient types. In addition, we maintain contact with industry leaders and other knowledgeable industry sources to give our clients a competitive edge.

Benchmarking the Perceived Value of Pharmaceutical Websites

In 2001, JZM conducted the National Drug Website Benchmark study in an effort to develop a credible benchmark for measuring visitorsÂ’ perceived value of pharmaceutical websites.

The study included 16 therapeutically diverse brand websites, encompassing eight unique drug classes. 6,709 respondents – including patients, caregivers, physicians and other healthcare professionals – participated in the 54-question, online intercept survey. The respondent pool consisted entirely of visitors to the 16 websites who opted to participate in the survey during their visit.

Survey data analysis identified the 21 VVI Dimension Drivers (from a larger set) and provided the basis for the linear and curvilinear relationships that derive the VVI score. For more information about the Study, contact Johnston, Zabor, McManus, Inc. (1-800-735-5448, sales@jzm. com).

GloStream to Integrate Microsoft Office 2010 into gloEMR

GloStream to Integrate Microsoft Office 2010 into gloEMR

GloStream, maker of gloEMR, gloPM and gloSuite - today announced that it will integrate Microsoft Office 2010 into gloEMR upon the general availability of the new Office suite. The announcement was made during the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 1, 2010

gloStream (http://www. glostream. com), maker of gloEMR, gloPM and gloSuite - today announced that it will integrate Microsoft Office 2010 into gloEMR upon the general availability of the new Office suite. The announcement was made during the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.

GloStream solutions are built on the. NET Framework, leverage the power of Microsoft SQL Server and come standard with Microsoft Office embedded within the application. The outcome for gloStream's physician clients are solutions that are powerful, familiar, easy to learn and use, and fully customizable.

"From our founding we've been dedicated to Microsoft technology because it has always allowed us to build unique functionality into our products that can truly impact quality at the point of care," said gloStream CEO Mike Sappington. "For example, our dashboard gives doctors single-click access to every piece of patient information in the chart and all of our templates are built using Microsoft Office. This means doctors can dictate, type or even draw into their documents. The versatility and customizability of Microsoft technology is unmatched."

GloStream's product development teams are working with Microsoft to integrate Microsoft Office 2010 functionality and develop future versions of gloEMR that give doctors and their staff the tools and resources needed to realize even greater levels of productivity and efficiency.

"The integration of gloEMR with Microsoft Office allows physicians to access their EMR using the familiar tools and user-friendly interface of the Microsoft platform," said Chris Sullivan, U. S. health provider industry solutions director, Microsoft. "We're pleased to be working with gloStream to provide technologies that help physicians increase productivity and ultimately improve the delivery of care."

To learn more about gloStream and gloEMR, visit gloStream at station 12 in the Microsoft booth (#6733).

About gloStream
GloStream provides physicians and healthcare facilities with certified, voice-enabled electronic medical record and practice management solutions delivered and supported through a nationwide community of local technology partners. gloStream products are secure, easy-to-use applications and the only solutions on the market with Microsoft Office built right in. gloStream partners leverage gloDNA ("gloStream Detailed Needs Analysis"), a proprietary implementation process that has given gloStream a 100% success rate compared to an industry failure rate that averages 30%-40%. Every practice that has installed a gloStream application continues to use it today. For more information, visit http://www. glostream. com (http://www. glostream. com) or call 877-456-3671.

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Active Ergonomics To Attend 8th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference In New Orleans

Active Ergonomics To Attend 8th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference In New Orleans

Shannon Powell, President of Active Ergonomics, Inc., has announced that the firm will attend the 8th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference scheduled for March 21-24th in New Orleans.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 23, 2005

Shannon Powell, President of Active Ergonomics, Inc., has announced that the firm will attend the 8th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference scheduled for March 21-24th in New Orleans. The conference is an exclusive venue for ergonomists, engineers, and other safety and health professionals, and will offer the latest tools, techniques, and solutions from top professionals in the field. Tina Bryant, MS, CRC, CVE, and Heather Boyd, DC, Ergonomic Field Coordinators with the firm, as well as Stacy Potratz, AOEE, Customer Service, Project Management will join Powell at the conference.

“This conference is a wonderful opportunity for us to network and share experiences with industry leaders and top ergonomic colleagues from around the country,” said Powell. “It will focus on how other companies have successfully implemented programs that have provided excellent returns on their ergonomics investment and I am thrilled to be a part of this prestigious event.”

About Active Ergonomics, Inc.:

Active Ergonomics, Inc. specializes in the promotion of pro-active ergonomic programs through education, assessments, and products. Since 1997 this certified woman owned business enterprise has been helping companies improve comfort and productivity in the workplace by providing specific recommendations as to how to improve the ergonomic health and safety of employees. The firm has received the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability for two consecutive years. Active Ergonomics, Inc. offers expertise in retrofitting existing furniture with innovative products that can transform a potentially hazardous workstation into one that is ergonomic, safer, and more adjustable for the employee. For more information please call (919) 676-8211 or on the Internet www. actergo. com.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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Deals keep Coming in Medical real Estate

Deals keep Coming in Medical real Estate

Investors Continue to find Opportunities as Other Sectors Struggle

Minneapolis (Vocus) September 23, 2009 –

Medical real estate continues to be one of the bright spots in the commercial real estate market, according to several sector experts quoted in articles in the most recent edition of the Healthcare Real Estate Insights (HREI) newsletter.

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Inc. recently announced that it has agreed to acquire a 16-property, 855,000 square foot medical office building (MOB) portfolio from Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, S. C. for about $161.6 million, or about $189 per square foot (PSF). The deal was brokered on behalf of GHS by New York-based Healthcare Real Estate Capital (HRE Cap). The cap rate was reportedly 7.96 percent.

And more deals could be on the way, according to HREI. Chris Bodnar of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) told the publication that several other health systems are exploring options for raising capital by selling MOBs.

“We’re seeing more demand for that and, as a result, we’re spending time with health systems to work with them on enhancing their financial positions,” Mr. Bodnar told HREI. CBRE’s quarterly “National Medical Office Update” also indicated that total second quarter (Q2) MOB sales volume was up 55 percent versus Q1.

Milwaukee-based Landmark Healthcare Properties LLC also added to its MOB portfolio recently, acquiring four assets for a total of $15 million from Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Ark. The properties totaled 110,315 square feet, which means the purchase price was about $136 PSF. HRE Cap also brokered that deal.

Some MOBs are selling for even higher prices. According to data provided to HREI by Real Capital Analytics:
The University of California system acquired the UCLA Medical Building from Held Properties for about $43 million, or about $349 PSF – the single biggest deal of Q2, according to RCA. Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT also bought two MOBs from Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care Inc. for $20.9 million, or about $314 PSF. Senior Housing Properties Trust acquired a 128,312 square foot ambulatory surgery center in Washington, D. C., for $40.7 million, or about $313 PSF.

Additional content in this month’s edition of HREI reports on recent MOB sales and leasing transactions, new outpatient and inpatient developments, senior living facilities, the impact of distressed properties, and more.

For a complete copy of the current edition of HREI™, or for information regarding these articles or healthcare real estate in general, qualified media professionals may contact Murray W. Wolf, Publisher and Founding Editor, at (952) 746-4405.

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Launched in January 2003, Healthcare Real Estate Insights has come to be recognized as the most trusted independent source of news and trend information in the healthcare real estate development, financing and investment business. This monthly, national, B2B newsletter offers sophisticated players the most comprehensive coverage in the industry available anywhere. For more information, please visit us at www. hreinsights. com.

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FitParks: Join and Get Free 3-Months Weight Management Programme -- FitParks Guarantees Results or your Money Back

FitParks: Join and Get Free 3-Months Weight Management Programme -- FitParks Guarantees Results or your Money Back

Quick, effective and healthy programme to lose weight with the support of an affiliated coach and it’s for free to enjoy.

(PRWeb UK) September 29, 2010

There is no other better way than to shape up and lose weight through the proven methods of UK’s No.1 Sports Science and Weight Loss Boot Camp (http://www. fitfarms. co. uk/), FitParks. Enroll now and you will enjoy a 3-months weight management program and support from an affiliated coach for free.

Losing weight is a tough challenge but maintaining the ideal weight for an extended period or for a lifetime is a tougher challenge because it takes a revamp of one’s total lifestyle and mindset. And being the longest established weight loss retreat (http://www. weightlosscamp. co. uk/) in the country, FitParks fully understands this challenge.

With the help of the individually designed weight management program, members can expect fast and optimum results. The program is aimed to increase their fitness levels and to lose weight more rapidly. Generally, it will cost you to have a customized weight loss and fitness program but FitParks is offering it for free for three months. As soon as you become a member of FitParks, you can take advantage of this programme.

In addition to that, FitParks ensures that you are not alone in applying into practice the program and that you are directed by experts only. So FitParks is now opening its door to support you through an affiliated coach and again, it is for free.

FitParks the fitness boot camp (http://www. fitparks. co. uk/) is committed in helping those individuals who are decided to get rid of their unwanted flabby muscles and oversized clothes. If you are committed to be healthy and fit, then FitParks can help you with guaranteed and fast results!
FitParks is a non-military weight loss and fitness boot camp and it focuses on sustainable weight loss result by teaching women the correct balance between nutrition and exercise. FitParks delivers a guaranteed fast result of healthier and fitter you.

For more details of their programmes, contact 0800-634-3070 or visit www. fitparks. co. uk.

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Jumeirah Emirates Towers Wins Business Traveller Award

Jumeirah Emirates Towers Wins Business Traveller Award

Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel is named Best Business Hotel in the Middle East at 2010 Business Traveller Awards in London.

Dubai, UAE (PRWEB) October 7, 2010

Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel in Dubai was named the Best Business Hotel in the Middle East at the 2010 Business Traveller Awards on 20 September 2010 in London. Jumeirah Emirates Towers has won the prestigious award for eight consecutive years, underscoring its outstanding service and dedication to the business and corporate travel sectors. At the same ceremony Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, was also presented with the 'Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East' award for the sixth consecutive year.

The award coincides with Jumeirah Emirates Towers (http://www. jumeirah. com/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/jumeirah-emirates-towers/ ) landmark 10 year anniversary and a series of new developments on the property.

Jumeirah's global spa brand, Talise (http://www. jumeirah. com/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/Spa--Healthclub/Talise/ ), has just announced its opening at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, to join the brand's flagship Talise wellness centre at Madinat Jumeirah. Following a brief refurbishment, Talise at Jumeirah Emirates Towers represents an urban expression of Talise, and will welcome both male and female guests, replacing the hotel's former spa facility, H2O, which previously operated exclusively for male guests. A number of Talise signature treatments will be added to the existing H2O treatment menu, which includes unique services such as a floatation pool and a dedicated oxygen bar, creating a comprehensive menu of over 35 treatments.

Jumeirah Emirates Towers' famous Al Nafoorah restaurant will re-open in November 2010, following an extensive refurbishment. The celebrated Lebanese restaurant will offer perennial favourites including hot and cold mezzeh, with an outdoor terrace perfect for al fresco dining. In addition, the hotel has just announced a new Friday brunch menu at Vu's, along with new pool deck parties, and special anniversary offers in the restaurants.

The hotel is also offering an exclusive Business First Package, ideal for the discerning business traveller, including complimentary buffet breakfast, in-room internet, use of Business Centre facilities, a suit/shirt pressing and complimentary upgrade, subject to availability from AED 1475 per night.

About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of luxury hotels (http://www. jumeirah. com/Hotels-and-Resorts/ ) and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Madinat Jumeirah (http://www. jumeirah. com/en/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/ ), Jumeirah The Meydan and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams in Dubai; Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London; and Jumeirah Essex House in New York. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah Living; the spa brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi Waterpark; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and Sirius, its global loyalty programme. Jumeirah Group has recently unveiled VENU Hotels, a contemporary lifestyle hotel brand.

Press Contact:
Mia Hedman
Director of Corporate Communications
Jumeirah Group Corporate Communications
PO Box 214159
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971 4 3647974
Http://www. jumeirah. com

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Business Information Software Firm Hires Digital Brand Expressions

Business Information Software Firm Hires Digital Brand Expressions

Business Information Software Firm Hires Digital Brand Expressions

Kingston, New Jersey (PRWEB) August 25, 2005

Digital Brand Expressions (DBE) announced today the addition of business information software maker Decision Technology to its growing list of clients.

Decision Technology was launched in 1985 to provide small and midsized businesses a chance to create reports and compile information without having to tap the IT team each time a report is needed. The software allows executives to use information from separate databases to create customized reports on the fly.

“Choosing DBE was a simple choice for us because of their reputation in the region and their willingness to work hard to get the job done,” said Mark Berkowitz, President of Decision Technology. “DBE allows us to improve site traffic and increase awareness and sales. We look forward to working with DBE to promote Decision Technology.”

“Anytime a company asks for our service, we obviously think it’s terrific,” said DBE President Veronica “Niki” Fielding. “But with Decision Technology, we believe that it’s a perfect ‘decision’ for both parties involved.”

Digital Brand Expressions specializes in advanced search engine marketing programs that drive quality traffic to websites and visitor optimization programs that help convert those visitors into buyers. DBEÂ’s clients are a mix of Fortune 1000 and fast-growth middle market B2C, B2B, and consumer healthcare businesses that rely on quantifiable, high-end search engine strategies to increase sales.

For more information on Digital Brand Expressions, visit www. digitalbrandexpressions. com.

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MyBeautyCenter. com Puts on a New Face to Offer Better Service

MyBeautyCenter. com Puts on a New Face to Offer Better Service

MyBeautyCenter. com, the popular beauty, health and fashion website headquartered in Suffolk County, has recently completed a major site renovation. The newly redesigned website was launched with its “new face” and significantly improved technology on November 1 2004.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 4, 2004

MyBeautyCenter. com, the popular beauty, health and fashion website headquartered in Suffolk County, has recently completed a major site renovation. The newly redesigned website was launched with its “new face” and significantly improved technology on November 1 2004. The technological advancements will allow MyBeautyCenter to spot notable trends in real time and enable it to analyze current consumer behavior against 6 years of buying history. These enhancements will aid the company’s ongoing efforts to offer customers exactly what they are looking for.

MyBeautyCenter was originally developed and launched in 1998 by e-Business Operator and Marketing Specialist Philip Posa, in an effort to offer customers a variety of beauty, health and fashion merchandise at deep discount prices. According to Posa, “Our goal in creating this web site six years ago was to provide customers – and particularly women – with a fun new way to shop and to help them keep up on the latest trends. We have always offered a large variety of merchandise, including name brands, at a large discount. With the new site, our customers are going to find even more products and more savings.”

The redesigned MyBeautyCenter. com features a striking new look and format that makes it simpler for consumers to browse and shop. Site technicians have incorporated an advanced search technology that allows for more detailed product searches than ever. Posa commented, “I’ve been waiting for this for years! Using this advanced search technology, within a few seconds, customers are taken to exactly what they’re looking for.”

For the first time, the web site will now feature regularly alternating lists of featured products, specials and best-sellers, which will change in real-time based on actual sales. “The web site has a new, cutting edge dynamic." says Posa. “For the consumer, this new advanced technology will make the whole shopping experience even more exciting.”

MyBeautyCenter. com will continue to add new merchandise daily in the already-existing categories of health and beauty, brand-name watches like Seiko, Movado and Invicta, designer fragrances including Clinique, Ralph Lauren and Estee Lauder, handbags, silver jewelry, and Italian charms. In addition, the site will also begin including new product categories that include home accessories, hair care and skin care, as well as an expanded watch selection and additional jewelry merchandise.

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The perfect fashionista workout New Movers & Shapers personal training studio opens in Fenwick Bond Street

The perfect fashionista workout New Movers & Shapers personal training studio opens in Fenwick Bond Street

Fashionista alert! Found the perfect dress? Enjoyed a little too delicious a lunch? Now you can work it all off before leaving the store. 24th May 2010 sees the launch of a new concept in retail therapy as Movers & Shapers opens its doors in Fenwick Bond Street, Mayfair. Male and female shopaholics can book in for a bespoke personal training session while experiencing five floors of chic, beauty, fashion, eateries and the ultimate in pampering services.

(PRWeb UK) May 26, 2010

Fashionista alert! Found the perfect dress? Enjoyed a little too delicious a lunch? Now you can work it all off before leaving the store. 24th May 2010 sees the launch of a new concept in retail therapy as Movers & Shapers opens its doors in Fenwick Bond Street, Mayfair. Male and female shopaholics can book in for a bespoke personal training session while experiencing five floors of chic, beauty, fashion, eateries and the ultimate in pampering services.

What is Movers & Shapers?
Three years ago the first Movers & Shapers opened its doors in London with an innovative approach to helping clients tone, lose weight and increase fitness levels. The company provides Instructor-led sessions and personal health monitoring using Fitbug technologies and the celebrity’s favourite workout machine, Power Plate. No stress, no crash dieting, no tough trips to the gym: just two one-to-one 30 minute sessions a week in the Movers & Shapers boutique studio and a steady increase in activity is all it takes for proven results. Now with seven boutiques and hundreds of energised clients, Movers & Shapers brings its unique approach to lifestyle exercise to its first in-store location, Fenwick Bond Street.

About Fenwick
The Movers & Shapers boutique on the Second Floor joins a range of chic lifestyle services dotted around Fenwick following its major two year refurbishment. Customers can also enjoy the Clarins Skin Spa, Chantecaille Healing Spa, Blink Brow Bar, Headmasters Blo Out Bar, Nails Inc Nail Bar, Pure Massage, John Gustafson’s Personal Make-up Service alongside Carluccio’s Caffe & Deli and the new restaurant, Bond & Brook, a project by Fay Maschler.

Jill Strieder, Managing Director, Fenwick Bond Street said: “I am delighted to add Movers & Shapers to our portfolio of lifestyle services. We strive to surpass our customers’ needs by gathering all the most innovative, highest quality elements under one roof, right in the heart of Mayfair. Here our customers can shop, workout, beautify, meet and eat in relaxed, luxurious surroundings.”

Movers & Shapers at Fenwick Bond Street opens on the Second Floor on 24th May. Customers can book in for an introductory session by calling 020 7491 0869 or visiting http://www. moversandshapers. net (http://www. moversandshapers. net)

Press Office: Ben Margolis on 07989 411 642 or 020 7449 4960 / bmargolis(at)moversandshapers(dot)net

Additional notes

Movers & Shapers is a groundbreaking upscale high street concept for health and fitness services combining fast-track resistance training with convenient cardiovascular exercise and nutrition tracking to provide a complete and personalised approach to weight loss, toning and fitness. The concept utilises Power Plate and Fitbug technologies.

The results speak for themselves....
After just six weeks of Movers & Shapers sessions average client body fat reduced by 4%; waist size slimed 1.5 inches and upper arm circumference toned by an inch. Furthermore, clients have continued to see sustainable improvements in their health and well-being as they continue with their sessions.

Developed by some of the industry’s leading figures it delivers small group training programmes and one-to-one training from eight locations including West Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Barnes, Stanmore, Stratford-upon-Avon, Winchester, Solihull, and now, Mayfair.

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New Handheld Diet and Exercise Counter Helps People Watch What They Eat

New Handheld Diet and Exercise Counter Helps People Watch What They Eat

The more convenient and fun dieting is, the more people will do it. That's what caused the folks at HealthFitCounter, Inc. to develop the HealthFitCounter, a handheld diet counter that will work to help people keep track of any diet they're on, including Weight Watchers or Atkins.

Edwardsburg, MI (PRWEB) January 11, 2008

It's no secret that obesity can lead to major health problems, like heart disease and diabetes. Americans spend something like $33 billion on diet books and equipment. However, according to writer and editor Benjamin Radford, that's not what America's problem is.

"Many of us would like to lose weight in the same way we'd like to get rich by winning the lottery: We'll do it if it doesn't take too much effort," Radford writes on LiveScience. com. "Americans don't want to take the figurative and literal steps to achieve our goals."

In other words, the more convenient and fun dieting is, the more people will stick with it. That's what caused the team at HealthFitCounter Inc. (http://www. healthfitcounter. com (http://www. healthfitcounter. com)) to develop the HealthFitCounter, a handheld diet counter that will work to help people keep track of any diet they're on, including Weight Watchers or Atkins.

"In this day and age, people don't want things that are complicated," said Nap Napowocki, president of HealthFitCounter Inc. "The vast majority of people want to be able to use something without reading a bunch of directions. The HealthFitCounter is an intuitive system that works with any diet plan."

The HealthFitCounter handheld diet counter keeps track of calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, protein, and any number of things people need to count when dieting. Dieters can even add additional categories if the initial ones aren't enough, like Weight Watcher points, water and potassium, for example.

Foods are grouped by category, such as fruits and vegetables, breads and cereal, and meat and fish. Users can even make a list of favorite foods, which enables them to add the foods eaten most often even faster.

The diet counter also makes it possible for users to keep track of other weight loss goals. They can create recipes, track exercise, and maintain daily food goals so they don't exceed them.

"We tried our best to make the HealthFitCounter handheld diet counter as functional and intuitive as possible, because nobody wants to waste hours trying to figure out how to work the thing," said Napowocki. "You can take it out of the box and use 90 percent of the features right off the bat. When you eat something, you can add your information in less than a minute."

Napowocki believes that the handheld diet counter will help people maintain their diets even after they've reached their goal weight.

"You can exercise as much as you want, but if you don't eat right you won't get the most out of it," Napowocki said. "It has to be a conscious lifestyle change if you want to keep the weight off. And that's where I know the HealthFitCounter can help."

For more information about the HealthFitCounter, visit them online at http://www. healthfitcounter. com (http://www. healthfitcounter. com)

About Health Fit Counter
The handheld nutrition and diet device can be used as a calorie calculator with any dietary program and can be customized to fit any individual's specific diet needs. You always know at a glance how many calories, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, sugar, etc. you have eaten at any time of the day. The daily totals (for the last 30 days) are stored into memory and are available at the touch of a button. Whether you're trying to lose weight, control your cholesterol or diabetes, get in shape, or monitor diet specific needs, the HealthFitCounter is the perfect tool.

Press release provided by Xeal Inc. (http://www. xeal. com (http://www. xeal. com))

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Revolutionary New Spark Plug, First in the U. S. to Generate Multiple Sparks per Firing, Helps Consumers and Organizations Increase Fuel Economy by up to 10% while Reducing Emissions by up to 20%

Revolutionary New Spark Plug, First in the U. S. to Generate Multiple Sparks per Firing, Helps Consumers and Organizations Increase Fuel Economy by up to 10% while Reducing Emissions by up to 20%

LSG BRISK, LLC, a Texas-based spark plug manufacturer, announces a breakthrough in spark plug technology. Introduces the first spark plug in North America that can generate multiple sparks per firing: the LSG Halo. The Halo has been extensively tested by several organizations, including various cities, police departments, schools, and private enterprises, resulting in an improvement in fuel economy of up to 10% and a reduction in harmful emissions by as much as 20%. This offers consumers and organizations an opportunity to save money on gas while helping to clean the environment.

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2006

LSG BRISK, LLC, a spark plug manufacturer based in Frisco, Texas, has launched a revolutionary new product that will help consumers and organizations fight back against high gas prices while saving the environment. The LSG Halo is the first spark plug in North America to harness the power of multiple sparks to increase fuel economy and lower harmful emissions.

The Halo features a circular, open-ring ground electrode and cutting-edge firing technology capable of generating multiple sparks per ignition impulse. Unlike multi-electrode spark plugs, which feature multiple spark paths, but only one spark per firing, the Halo generates several sparks per firing, resulting in a more efficient combustion. 

This unique, internationally patented design provides optimum access to the spark by the air/fuel mixture, eliminating the “quenching effect” experienced with conventional spark plugs, where the spark is blocked directly by the plug’s own side-wire electrode. When the spark ignites the mixture, the flame generated, known as the flame kernel, shoots freely through the open ring, igniting the rest of the fuel mixture, resulting in a quicker, more complete burn of the fuel inside the combustion chamber.

Thanks to this groundbreaking technology, the Halo ignites the air/fuel mixture up to 30% faster than conventional spark plugs, resulting in a more efficient combustion (around 95% versus 75% for standard plugs) and maximum utilization of the energy contained in the fuel. This increased efficiency will help consumers and organizations save up to 10% on fuel costs, improve engine performance, and lower harmful emissions such as Hydrocarbons, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxides of Nitrogen (Nox) by as much as 20%.

One of the first organizations to experience the benefits of the LSG Halo Spark Plug was the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Darryl Syler, the city's Fleet Maintenance Manager, decided to conduct a trial on the city's Police Fleet to see how the Halo would perform. He had the spark plugs installed on 12 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers and field-tested for about four months. To ensure the accuracy of the results, a blind test was performed. When the results were in, the City of Little Rock concluded that the Halo Spark Plugs improved their fuel economy by an average of 11.5%. The improvement in fuel economy ranged from 9.1% to 13.5%. This was even better than what LSG BRISK had projected.

Mr. Syler later indicated, "how pleased we are with the results that we have had with the Halo plugs that we have been running in our Ford Crown Victoria Police Cars. They have really produced great numbers on the fuel mileage. I look forward to continued success with the Halo plugs and I would recommend them to anyone that inquires. We have seen an 11.5% increase in fuel mileage, and as fuel prices go up, this is going to be a tremendous help in cutting our fuel costs."

Based on the positive results they achieved on the trial, the City of Little Rock has decided to retrofit their entire fleet with the LSG Halo Spark Plugs. Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Syler and his team in the Fleet Maintenance Department, the City of Little Rock will save approximately $225,000 annually on their fuel costs and as gas prices go up their savings will be even higher.

"We are extremely pleased with the results obtained by the City of Little Rock and look forward to working with such a fine organization to help lower their fuel costs. The LSG Halo Spark Plugs will also reduce harmful emissions by up to 20%, allowing the city to contribute towards a cleaner and healthier environment," highlighted Grahame Rance, CEO of LSG BRISK.

Since then, other organizations have tested the Halo in their fleets with equally successful results. The City of Hot Springs, AR performed a trial on their Police and Public Works vehicles, resulting in an average savings of 10.8% in fuel economy. Another trial involved the McKinney Independent School District in McKinney, Texas, which tested the Halo on vehicles used by the building maintenance staff. They achieved an average of 22% improvement in fuel economy. Both organizations have decided to deploy the Halo in their fleets to help lower fuel costs and reduce harmful emissions.

The positive results from these and other trials have generated great interest from various organizations across North America looking to improve the efficiency and profitability of their fleets. "The high cost of gas is having a negative impact on many organizations and they are looking to us to provide a cost-effective solution," commented Mr. Rance. LSG BRISK is currently working with several organizations in both the U. S. and Canada, representing a broad range of industries from both the public and private sectors.

Over the last few months, consumers have also had to bear the burden of skyrocketing gas prices, while the oil companies raked in record profits. With the LSG Halo, consumers can now fight back against high gas prices by maximizing their fuel economy and keeping more of their hard-earned money.

Many of them have written to describe their experience with the Halo and express their appreciation. One of them was Dr. Richard F. Jacobs, M. D., from Little Rock, Arkansas, who wrote, "... thank you for providing Halo spark plugs for my 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and 1991 Lexus. The emissions testing on both of these automobiles has been very impressive... although these cars were relatively clean as it relates to emissions, the installation of Halo spark plugs reduced the pollution emissions beyond my imagination. We need Halo spark plugs in every car in America. This would provide for a substantial reduction in pollution from internal combustion engines and lead to cleaner air and better health for Americans. As an added bonus, our gasoline mileage has increased on the order of 15-20% since switching to Halo plugs. The cars drive better with better acceleration and improved gasoline mileage. This is really impressive."

Although the company expects consumers to save up to 10% on fuel costs, many of their customers are experiencing even better results. "Many of our customers with 8 cylinder vehicles are achieving 12% to 15% improvement in fuel economy. This has surpassed our expectations and we are very pleased with the Halo's performance. It's very rewarding to be able to help consumers to save money at the pump and give them some control over high gas prices," remarked Mr. Rance.

About LSG BRISK

LSG BRISK is an innovative, forward-thinking automotive parts company, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions that improve fuel economy and protect the environment. For more information, including a video of the Halo's Firing Technology in action, please visit our website at www. lsgbrisk. com or www. haloplugusa. com.

Media Contact:

Ram Mistry

Vice President of Marketing

LSG BRISK, LLC

(214) 504-1760

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BCBSNC Sees Improved Health Quality, Lower Costs Through Financial Rewards to Physicians

BCBSNC Sees Improved Health Quality, Lower Costs Through Financial Rewards to Physicians

• $4.2 million in rewards paid to doctors during Bridges to Excellence quality program • Study finds lower health care spending per patient among recognized physicians • Patients incur fewer costly imaging tests, ER visits

Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus) June 24, 2009

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has found a payoff – both in health quality measures and in lower health care spending – for encouraging physicians to meet national quality standards.

Patients of physicians meeting standards for efficiencies in practice management receive fewer high-cost imaging tests such as CT scans, a data analysis by BCBSNC shows. They also don’t visit the emergency room or medical specialists as often. As a result, annual health care spending is less per patient than for the BCBSNC customer population as a whole.

The findings are from an analysis of claims conducted by BCBSNC’s Clinical Informatics unit. The analysis was completed at the conclusion of the company’s three-year pilot for health care quality under the national Bridges to Excellence program.

“We’ve believed for years that quality improvement leads to better health outcomes and lower costs, and now we have data that demonstrates it,” said Don Bradley, MD, BCBSNC senior vice president and chief medical officer. “Our investment in Bridges to Excellence over the past three years has made a difference for patients and physicians.”

Based on the success of the Bridges to Excellence pilot, BCBSNC is considering ways to expand the concept of providing rewards and recognition to doctors meeting quality standards. Since launching the pilot in 2006, BCBSNC and its partner in Bridges to Excellence incentives, the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, have paid $4.2 million in incentive compensation to participating physicians.

Doctors have embraced BCBSNC’s efforts to bring Bridges to Excellence to North Carolina. The pilot program included 194 physicians, representing 41 practices, who earned rewards for meeting at least one quality standard. Counting all physicians in the BCBSNC network, regardless of whether they participated in the pilot, more than 970 had achieved at least one quality standard as of April 2009. When the company started the Bridges to Excellence pilot, fewer than 100 physicians in the state were recognized as having met the standards.

“The health care quality movement is here to stay, and it’s imperative that we keep this focus on quality as we embark on reforming the nation’s health care system,” Dr. Bradley said.

Jennifer Lail, MD, a pediatrician with Chapel Hill Pediatrics and Adolescents who participated in the Bridges to Excellence pilot, said the pilot was an important first step in supporting North Carolina physicians’ efforts to provide quality-based, patient-centered care.

“Ongoing self-assessment and quality improvement efforts are a critical part of any medical practice,” Dr. Lail said. “While caring for patients, physicians need some external structure and compensation as they review their practices’ data and processes. The financial benefits of Bridges to Excellence have been very useful in continuing our quality improvement efforts.”

BCBSNC’s data analysis of the Bridges to Excellence pilot shows the following:
 Patients of the doctors in the program for better efficiencies in practice management – which includes information systems, patient education and care coordination – received high-cost radiology services (such as CT scans and MRIs) at a rate 12 percent lower than the control group of non-participating physicians.  These patients were also 34 percent less likely to visit the ER and 24 percent less likely to see a specialist.  There was no statistical difference in hospital admission rates between the two populations.  Among diabetes patients, those who were treated by a doctor meeting the Bridges to Excellence diabetes standards for care were much more likely to have a good blood pressure reading (defined as 130 over 80 or less).

Bridges to Excellence, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of care by recognizing and rewarding health care providers, has active programs in 17 states, sponsored by health plans, employers and physicians. Bridges to Excellence uses standards of care established by organizations such as the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Nationally, 14,000 physicians representing 2,700 practices have met the program’s quality standards.

Under BCBSNC’s Bridges to Excellence pilot, physicians could participate in one or more of three programs: diabetes care, heart/stroke care, and physician practice management efficiencies.

About BCBSNC:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and information to more than 3.7 million members, including approximately 900,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. For 76 years, the company has served its customers by offering health insurance at a competitive price and has served the people of North Carolina through support of community organizations, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Access BCBSNC online at www. bcbsnc. com.

Contact: Kyle Marshall or Lew Borman • BCBSNC Media Line: 919-765-3005
Online Newsroom: www. bcbsnc. com/inside/newsroom. cfm (http://www. bcbsnc. com/inside/newsroom. cfm)

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Ohana Companies Names Veteran Product Strategist Prasanth Menon as Director of Product Management

Ohana Companies Names Veteran Product Strategist Prasanth Menon as Director of Product Management

Ohana Companies recently named veteran product strategist Prasanth Menon as Director of Product Management at the revolutionary promotional marketing firm where "Everybody Wins."

Wilmington, Delaware (PRWEB) June 10, 2009

Ohana Companies recently named veteran product strategist Prasanth Menon as Director of Product Management at the revolutionary promotional marketing firm where "Everybody Wins."

"The addition of Prasanth Menon further enhances our senior management team, as we continue to attract smart, talented people from diverse backgrounds who see what we're doing in a unique way," said Chris Quinlan, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ohana Companies. "Prasanth brings his own unique analytical background and global perspective to our Ohana family, as we continue to revolutionize business with the next generation of rebates, delivering low-cost, high-impact loyalty programs and providing a technology platform that opens incremental sales opportunities."

Menon was most recently Vice President, Strategy & Innovation at Bank of America (Wilmington, Delaware), where he was responsible for product strategy and innovation in the card services organization. In that role, he was responsible for identifying and driving the business case for growth opportunities for the business, as well as product management.

"I am strongly attracted to Ohana's unique value proposition and Chris Quinlan's vision and principle of 'Everybody Wins,'" said Menon. "What really struck me about Ohana was how their technology platform can be leveraged in multiple areas, bringing new levels of data to industries such as banking, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and creating loyalty programs in those industries with our extremely powerful technology platform and our underlying philosophy where retailers, manufacturers and consumers win."

Menon was previously an Engagement Manager at the leading strategy consulting firm, Booz & Company (formerly Booz Allen Hamilton), in Dallas. At Booz & Company, Menon led engagements in the consumer goods space and drove the development of product strategy for Fortune 100 firms. Some of his assignments included the driving of an innovation driven growth strategy for a consumer goods industry leader, developing the product strategy for a Fortune 100 company to address a new mass market segment and, formulating country strategy for off-shored engineering services. Earlier, Menon was an Assistant Vice President at the international bank, Calyon Corporate & Investment Bank (Credit Agricole Group) in Mumbai, India.

A graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Menon earned his MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

About Ohana Companies:
A pioneering leader in transforming marketing promotions, rebates and rewards, Ohana Companies has virtually eliminated the inefficient and costly mail-in rebate and fulfillment process by offering the first 100-percent online solution to redeem, validate and fulfill rebates electronically. The company's team of innovative executives, with considerable retail, marketing, financial services and technology industry expertise, have come together to transform the broken rebate model that's been frustrating consumers, retailers and manufacturers for decades. Ohana utilizes revolutionary, patented and patent-pending technology and processes, changing the way consumers, retailers and manufacturers participate in rebates and promotional marketing, ensuring that Everybody Wins. Additional information is available at http://www. EverybodyWins. com (http://www. EverybodyWins. com).

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Harborside Healthcare Affiliates Earn Two Prestigious Step II Quality Awards

Harborside Healthcare Affiliates Earn Two Prestigious Step II Quality Awards

Two Harborside-affiliated long-term care facilities will be among 10 honored at the American Health Care Association's national convention in San Antonio TX.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 14, 2006

Every year the profession of long-term care bestows an honor upon a select group of providers. AHCA Quality Award applicants are evaluated based on criteria adopted from the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Harborside Healthcare is pleased to announce that two Harborside affiliated centers have been awarded the coveted Step II AHCA Quality Award. Joining just ten other long-term care facilities nationwide, Harborside Healthcare Cedar Glen of Danvers, Massachusetts as well as Oakhurst Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Ocala, Florida will be awarded the rigorous Step II Quality Award.

“Quality of care is the focus of every facility and the corner stone of our product,” says Harborside CEO Damian Dell’Anno. “Care is our product and ‘quality’ is the measure of that product. These awards reconfirm that our centers are among the best in the profession and are a tribute to the level of service and quality that our staff provide every day.”

The AHCA Quality Award criteria comprise a standard of quality for organizations seeking the highest levels of performance and competitiveness. In their totality, the criteria speak to all of the key requirements that long term care facilities must address to achieve excellence. By focusing not only on results but also on the conditions and processes that lead to results, the criteria offer a framework toward ever-improving quality performance.

The national presentation for award recipients is planned during AHCA’s Annual Convention and Exposition on October 11th in San Antonio, Texas.

“We are tremendously proud to receive such distinct recognition. Receiving the Step I award in 2003 illustrated our team’s ongoing passion to provide our residents with quality care and assistance,” says Cedar Glen Administrator Frank Silvia. “Since 2003 we have continued to make quality our highest priority. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff of caregivers and the difference that they make in the lives of our residents and their families.”

In the past five years, a total of twenty-eight Harborside affiliated facilities have won the Step I award and five have been honored at the Step II level, having won the Step I in a prior year. This is a level of achievement unparalleled by any provider of Harborside’s size.

Oakhurst Administrator Dwayne Graham said, “This award demonstrates our staff’s commitment to the quality of the care we provide. We are so very proud to receive such a high recognition, it is truly a reflection of the hard work of our dedicated staff and the quality of care our residents receive through their service.”

Harborside Healthcare is one of the nation’s most respected skilled-nursing and long-term care companies, with fifty-three facilities in nine states in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and New England areas. Through an administrative services agreement with Compass Healthcare Services of Palm Harbor Florida, Harborside is affiliated with nine centers in Florida.

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Brian R. Thomas seeking Democratic nomination for Ohio 18th District US House of representatives at th March 2nd primary

Brian R. Thomas seeking Democratic nomination for Ohio 18th District US House of representatives at th March 2nd primary.

Its time to bring the common mans views and some common since to Washington DC

(PRWEB) February 6, 2004

I reside in Carroll County with my wife of nearly 8 years, Janet and our two children, Eleanor(Elli) and Kenneth(Ridge). I have been involved in politics since the mid 1990's. I currently work at Colfor in MMinerva, Ohio as a CNC machine operator where I am union steward, and on the environmental, ergonomics, and safety committees. I have a blue collar background. I attend the Perrysville UMC, am an active outdoorsman, a member of the UAW, NAHC, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance, Young Democrats of Ohio, Working Families E-Activast, and recently joined the NRA."I beleive in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as they are written, just as our founding fathers intended." I will combat free trade as it is an attack on our National Sovereignty, bussiness, jobs, and family farms. Low priced livestock and produce are being dumped in our markets bringing prices down for our farmers and their families further complicating success for one of the hardest working groups in America. I beleive we can achieve a balanced budget by all congressional leaders having performance based pay. I will stop the attacks on overtime pay and the 40 nhour work week. I understand low income, personal mistakes, and hard times, I know that even with good hospitalization insurance that a family illness whether large or small can bring you to the brink of financial ruin, I have personally faced these situations. We need to combat the healthcare crisis, low income, the attacks on social security and medicare and the attacks on our veterans. I beleive I can accomplish these goals and many others with your support. You can contact me by e-mail at bthomas4ushouse18@yahoo. com

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UniversityOfBusiness/UniversityOfHealthCare Releases New Leadership Book by Marshall Goldsmith

UniversityOfBusiness/UniversityOfHealthCare Releases New Leadership Book by Marshall Goldsmith

Secrets of a Leadership Coach Guidebook is a new book by Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's top CEO coaches. This book reveals the techniques used with top executives around the world.

(PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -

UniversityOfBusiness/UniversityOfHealthCare Releases New Leadership Book by Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith and his collaborators have released a text edition of his acclaimed Secrets of a Leadership Coach CD. This enables those readers who prefer books to obtain the same program, including the interactive personal program development, in workbook format.

Marshall Goldsmith has been ranked in the Wall Street Journal as one of the "Top 10" consultants in the field of executive development. His work has received national recognition from the Institute for Management Studies, the American Management Association, the American Society for Training and Development and the Human Resource Planning Society. Marshall is one of a select few consultants who has been asked to work with over 50 major CEOs. His clients have included corporations, such as: 3M, Accenture, American Express, AHP, Aventis, Boeing, CalPERS, Chase Bank, GE, General Mills, Glaxo SmithKline, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, McKinsey, Motorola, Pitney Bowes, Southern Company, Sun Microsystems, Thomson, UBS, and Weyerhaeuser.

This program is available in the following formats:

--Web-based on the UniversityOfHealthCare/UniversityOfBusiness website at www. uohc. com/courseentry. htm (http://www. uohc. com/courseentry. htm )
--CD-ROM, Manual/CD-ROM combination, or Library Edition Manual/CD combination, or text-only Secrets of a Leadership Coach Guidebook (ISBN 1594912351) at www. atlasbooks. com/uohc (http://www. atlasbooks. com/uohc) (Retailers may obtain from Atlas Books, Ingram, or Baker and Taylor.)

--Group licensing for a corporate Learning Management System

The program has the following courses:

--1 Executive Coaching Techniques

--2 Developing Ourselves as Leaders

--3 Developing Others

--4 Developing a Team

--5 Practice and Assessments (This uses the techniques explained in the four earlier courses to help the learner interactively develop a personal action plan. Most readers find that course 5 is important in helping them pull the concepts of the other courses together in an interactive way and is highly recommended.)

The Secrets of a Leadership Coach Guidebook differs from the CDs by combining all the courses into one book.

UniversityOfHealthCare/UniversityOfBusiness is a total e-learning solutions provider for management and healthcare. Its services include implementation of a learning management system, consulting, hundreds of web-based courses, and manual and CD publishing. For example, it has unique series on Bioterrorism, JCAHO and OSHA compliance, HIPAA training, Leadership, Pharmaceuticals, and much more. The UniversityOfHealthCare/UniversityOfBusiness website is www. uohc. com and the CD/book catalog is at www. uohc. com/CDROMs. htm (http://www. uohc. com/CDROMs. htm). That page has a link to slide shows of screen shots from the courses. Group sales: sales@uohc. com.

ENDORSEMENTS:

"Secrets of a Leadership Coach is an outstanding presentation of principles of leadership based on sound psychological and management theory and research. It employs programming that enabled me to interact with the subject matter and become actively involved in the learning process. Every potential user, from the sophisticated manager to the novice, will find this CD engaging and useful. It is the best CD I have seen on the subject."

Seymour Feshbach, Former Chairman, Dept. of Psychology, UCLA

"Secrets of a Leadership Coach is a wonderful product. Even after being coached by one of the authors, I benefited from and enjoyed the CD. The video segments make it lively. I particularly enjoyed the video role-plays at the end of each section. The different formats used in questions kept me engaged in the learning process. In summary, this is an innovative idea for training with modern tools, and it helped me become a better manager."

Vipul Chitalia, Worldwide Business Development Manager at Agilent Technologies

REVIEW:

The book/CD version was given four stars by ForewordReviews. com in the following review:

Successful people do not need to learn what to do to be an effective leader as much as they need to learn what and when to stop! With a book, a Windows-based computer, an interactive CD, and a unique user code to unlock the program, in Secrets of a Leadership Coach Manual authors Farb, Goldsmith, Gordon, and Coffey provide five courses to present leadership coaching ideas that develop leaders, help leaders develop others, and help leaders develop teams.

The CD chapter introductions include additional information not in the book. In some lessons, the CD chapters are in a different order than in the book. Despite this unrelatedness, video clips from live workshops, animation, review questions after each main course segment, reviews of key points, and all CD parts repeat and enhance the book for a purposeful learning experience. The CD also adapts to help disabled people more easily access information. When CD text is identical to the audio soundtrack in the video, the learners can choose their learning preference: listen to the soundtrack if auditory or read the soundtrack text if visual. Sometimes, the CD requires the visual learner to listen to a video soundtrack. The learner is regularly fully engaged in a participative learning experience with the CD.

Secrets of a Leadership Coach 3, Developing Others, details eight steps on how to coach others. The steps use a distinctive feedback process which Marshall calls feedforward. "Feedforward occurs when a person gives someone else suggestions for the future and helps as much as he or she can." Feedforward in Secrets of a Leadership Coach 3 reinforces the same point made in Secrets of a Leadership Coach 2, Developing Ourselves as Leaders. The third of the eight steps is Collect Feedback, which directs the leader to encourage people to state their feedback in the feedforward mode. While the CD program states, "You don't have to have forms; you don't have to have processes," in clarifying this step, the book omits this possible relevant point. Research supports that feedforward produces more positive action in both the sender and receiver than feedback.

In the five courses: Executive Coaching Techniques, Developing Ourselves as Leaders, Developing Others, Developing a Team, and Practice Files, either a beginner or experienced leader is in a learning environment similar to being in a live, participative workshop with the added benefit of being able to repeat the information as much as desired. The CD course provides ample extra discussion and together the set makes for a useful and relevant tool.

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The Growth Factor Signs New Clients, Adds Staff - Year-old company helps overcome revenue and profit hurdles

The Growth Factor Signs New Clients, Adds Staff - Year-old company helps overcome revenue and profit hurdles.

The Growth Factor, LLC today announced that it has added four new companies to its growing client base. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Growth Factor provides businesses with the expertise to grow revenues and profits through the use of its proprietary systems and processes.

(PRWEB) October 15, 2004

Cleveland, Ohio; October 12, 2004 -- The Growth Factor, LLC today announced that it has added four new companies to its growing client base. Based in Brecksville, The Growth Factor provides businesses with the expertise to grow revenues and profits through the use of its proprietary systems and processes.

The companyÂ’s new clients are:

• Perceptive Connections, a Clinical Trial Data Capture firm located in Austin, Texas

• The American Health and Safety Institute, a Tampa, Florida based not-for-profit membership organization focusing on health and safety educators

• The National Instructor Resource Center, a Tampa, Florida based health and safety publishing company

The Growth Factor has also signed an agreement to distribute the products and services of:

• PsyMax Solutions, the Cleveland, Ohio based Max-Ventures portfolio company which provides proprietary employee assessment, selection, development and coaching programs.

Additionally, The Growth Factor named local executive, KC Gordon, to the role of Growth Manager. Mr. Gordon is responsible for the management of The Growth FactorÂ’s growing outsourced sales division. Mr. Gordon brings over 25 years of senior sales and general management experience to The Growth Factor, having held senior positions with Invacare, Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries. Mr. Gordon not only provides management experience in the health care industry, but will enable the Growth Factor to expand into serving the needs of clients in consumer products manufacturing and distribution businesses.

The Growth Factor was founded in November 2003 by Managing Partner Michael Bush, a Cleveland native and award-winning entrepreneur who co-founded several successful Cleveland-based businesses and served in executive management positions with Complient Corporation and NetGenics, Inc. In May of 2004, Dr. Frank Swiger, local entrepreneur and former head of operations at Complient Corporation, joined The Growth Factor as Co-Managing Partner. With the recent addition of Mr. Gordon, the company’s headcount totals eight – a significant jump from one employee a year ago.

The Growth FactorÂ’s fast growth is attributed to effectively teaching other companies how to tackle issues that may be preventing or stalling their growth. Rather than hiring an expensive executive to try to jumpstart sales and then finding out that they hired the wrong person, companies hire The Growth Factor to develop and manage its staff in order to achieve results. The Growth Factor takes a long-term, team-based approach rather than doing a quick project and moving on, which is typical of many consulting firms.

One of The Growth Factor’s clients, Tim Eiman, CEO of the National Instructors Resource Center, said, “Although we have a successful business, we knew we had the potential to accelerate our growth rate. Since we started working with the team at The Growth Factor, we have implemented several new programs and are on track for our best year ever. We also have the added benefit of having access to a very experienced management team and we are heading in the right direction to benefit our employees, investors and clients.”

Mr. Bush said, “We are proud of our client relationships and the results they are realizing. We are helping companies determine a direction and successfully move in that direction. Whether it’s a start-up that wants to kick off its growth without assuming the costs and risk associated with starting sales and marketing initiatives from scratch or an established company that has reached a revenue plateau, we feel strongly that we are uniquely positioned to help businesses grow and profit. Through our sales division, we are able to drop in a ready-made sales team to kick off any initiative we develop. We are proving that by taking a different approach to business, we can help companies go from stagnant to stellar.”

The Growth Factor provides sales, marketing, business development, management coaching, channel management and operations management and consultation services to companies worldwide. Through its innovative compensation, team building, sales and marketing management and expense reduction programs, The Growth Factor has a proven track record of helping companies grow revenues while increasing profits. Visit the company on the web at: www. buildbusiness. com.

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Meditab Joins MGMA in Las Vegas

Meditab Joins MGMA in Las Vegas

Meditab Software, Inc., a unique provider of intelligent, integrated, innovative and intuitive software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it will be exhibiting its full suite of solutions at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2006 Annual Conference, October 22-25, in Las Vegas.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

Meditab Software, Inc., a unique provider of intelligent, integrated, innovative and intuitive software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it will be exhibiting its full suite of solutions at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2006 Annual Conference, October 22-25, in Las Vegas.

This year’s MGMA Annual Conference focuses on innovation, best practices and new management theories, including more than 120 sessions to provide insights to mission-critical topics. Meditab offers internally developed solutions that truly connect patients, physicians, pharmacies, healthcare delivery systems and facilities. These solutions increase revenue, improve workflow and business processes, enhance communications, reduce staffing and enable a safer delivery of healthcare.

Each solution is designed by healthcare professionals to meet real-world priorities and solve real-world problems:

 Intelligent Medical Software (IMS): Designed for single and multi-physician facilities, IMS is a fully integrated, HIPAA compliant practice management and electronic medical record (EHR) software suite.

 Intelligent Pharmacy Software (IPS): A comprehensive solution for retail and closed door pharmacies with multi-site capabilities, IPS was created by pharmacists to improve work flow efficiency, reduce billing process time and provide pharmacists with the ability to perform tasks and access data with just one click of the mouse.

 Intelligent Radiology Management Software (IRMS): A complete, next generation, HL7 compatible radiology information management solution designed for single or multi-facility imaging centers, IRMS includes comprehensive practice management, EHR and administrative tools. These tools are combined with flexible workflow that utilizes structured documentation, speech recognition or dictation.

 Intelligent Dental Software (IDS): IDS is a dental EHR and practice management system that streamlines workflow to reduce the time required for the charting process. A comprehensive billing management system is also integrated with this solution.

 Intelligent Facility Software (IFS): A comprehensive solution for SNF’s and Residential Care Facilities IFS streamlines stringent paperwork and documentation requirements.

“Meditab’s suite of intelligent products is designed to help providers increase revenue, decrease overhead costs and give staff more time for patient care,” explained Kevin Ryan, CEO of Meditab. “The MGMA Annual Conference is the largest assembly of group practice leaders, and we look forward to demonstrating to these providers how Meditab’s internally developed solutions can help them achieve their goals.”

About Meditab Software, Inc.

Founded in 1998 by practicing pharmacists and physicians, Meditab Software, Inc. provides an innovative suite of intelligent, integrated and intuitive Software Solutions supporting the primary process of healthcare delivery. Based in northern California, Meditab's revolutionary software solutions connect physicians, patients, labs, pharmacies and long-term care facilities nationwide. Providers are empowered with key knowledge that enhance the way they conduct business and service their clients.

These Software Solutions include: Intelligent Medical Software (IMS), Intelligent Facility Software (IFS), Intelligent Dental Software (IDS), Intelligent Pharmacy Software (IPS) and Intelligent Radiology Management Software (IRMS). With any one of Meditab’s integrated solutions, saving time and money becomes second nature and service continues to be the number one priority! For more information please visit www. meditab. com or call 866-994-6477 for a free personalized consultation.

Contact:

Channa Bannis

(510) 632-8021 X229

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Resounding Health Publishes Free e-Books on H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccines, Diagnosis and Treatment

Resounding Health Publishes Free e-Books on H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccines, Diagnosis and Treatment

Medical information on the internet is often overwhelming. Studies have shown that many consumers are frustrated, confused or even frightened by what they find in existing online health sites. To provide consumers with straightforward, reliable and authoritative information, Resounding Health has created a series of free e-books on pandemic H1N1 swine flu with information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 15, 2009

The first doses of vaccines for the 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu began arriving in hospitals and doctors' offices this week. Confusion and fear about the two forms of the vaccine, who should get them, their effectiveness and potential side effects are spreading more rapidly than the virus itself. How does one sort through all of the available material and distinguish reliable information from misleading or fraudulent messages?

The U. S. Government has at least a dozen different departments, agencies, institutes, centers and divisions providing consumer information on the H1N1 swine influenza pandemic. These include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Library of Medicine, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Departments of Agriculture, Education and Veterans Affairs. Using its unique CaseBook™ technology, Resounding Health has examined all of these sources, as well as the U. K. National Health Service, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) and condensed all of the most important information about H1N1 swine flu into a series of three free e-books (http://www. resoundinghealth. com).

The e-books covering vaccines ("flu shot" and nasal spray) and treatments (e. g. Tamiflu™, Relenza™) also have links to information provided by the manufacturers of these products which include CSL Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline, MedImmune (AstraZeneca), Novartis, Roche and Sanofi-Aventis.

"These e-books contain brief summaries of all the need-to-know information on how consumers can protect themselves during the flu pandemic," said Dr. Mark Boguski, co-founder of Resounding Health, including the commercial sources of FDA-approved vaccines and drugs and even the closest place to get your flu shot. Dr. Alan Littleford, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Resounding Health added that "also included are lists of web sites that the FDA and FTC have identified as providing misleading or fraudulent information."

In addition to the e-books on H1N1, Resounding Health (http://www. resoundinghealth. com) provides dozens of other free CaseBooks on timely and important health topics including addiction, alternative medicine, autism and Asperger's syndrome, brain tumors, breast cancer, diabetes, drug intoxication, herniated discs, Hodgkin's disease, leukemia, medical tourism, mercury poisoning, liver transplants, lupus, pancreatic cancer, seizures, stem cell transplants, resveratrol, stress fractures and stroke. All of these CaseBooks can be printed, linked to, embedded or sent to a friend; users can even create their own CaseBooks for personalized medicine.

For additional information, including video tutorials, visit http://www. ResoundingHealth. com (http://www. ResoundingHealth. com). This web site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from a health care professional. The information is not to be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. Resounding Health™ and empowering the e-Patient™ are trademarks of Resounding Health Incorporated.

About ResoundingHealth. com:
Resounding Health Incorporated was co-founded by Mark Boguski, M. D. and Alan Littleford, Ph. D. Dr. Boguski has held positions at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the U. S. National Institutes of Health, the U. S. National Library of Medicine and as an executive in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. He is a former vice president of Novartis and was honored as a Visionary and Influencer by the Personalized Medicine Coalition in 2006. Dr. Boguski was elected to both the Institute of Medicine of the U. S. National Academy of Sciences the American College of Medical Informatics in 2001. He is currently on the faculty of Harvard at the Francis Countway Library of Medicine and at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Littleford was the co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Healthscape, Inc. Prior to this, he held a number of key positions in the IT industry as Principal Architect, Lead Developer or Founder at companies such as Cogent Software, Sitka (a subsidiary of Sun Microsystems), Siebel Systems and Network Associates. Littleford has also served as a highly sought-after consultant for a number of both major companies and technology start-ups.

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