Connect Ohio Launches Every Citizen Online Broadband Adoption Program

Connect Ohio Launches Every Citizen Online Broadband Adoption Program

Partnering libraries and community colleges will offer free computer and broadband training throughout Ohio

Columbus, Ohio (Vocus/PRWEB) December 21, 2010

Connect Ohio is pleased to announce the launch of Every Citizen Online. The program, in partnership with more than 100 libraries and community colleges across the state, offers free computer and broadband training. A statewide public awareness campaign to inform Ohioans of the free computer training launched Monday, December 20 and includes television, radio, and print mediums.

The program recently received $6.9 million in federal funding, as well as more than $3 million in assistance and contributions from a number of participating entities across the state to increase the sustainable adoption of broadband services for more than 200,000 state residents. Free computer training sessions will be provided at public libraries and community colleges throughout Ohio to introduce new users to a wide range of communication, education, and healthcare tools available online. Interested adults throughout Ohio are eligible to participate in the program, which is geared toward first-time computer and broadband users.

Classes are scheduled to begin in January 2011 at libraries and community colleges throughout the state and will continue for two years. A complete list of participating locations with contact information can be found at http://connectohio. org/consumer_training] or by calling 1-855-NOW-I-CAN (669-42260). Free self-paced training is being offered online for those unable to attend classes. Self-paced training can be completed by visiting http://connectohio. org/consumer_training].

"This is an incredibly exciting program for Ohio. Currently, just 66% of Ohio households subscribe to broadband service, leaving more than three million Ohioans on the wrong side of the digital divide,” Connect Ohio Executive Director Tom Fritz said. “The Every Citizen Online program is an opportunity to close the gap between those who have computer technology at home and those who do not, preparing state residents without high-speed Internet for a technologically-driven society. This program model presents an opportunity to set a precedent for other states. We’re very pleased to have developed the project through a highly collaborative effort with dozens of local libraries and community colleges across Ohio.”

Connect Ohio is a non-profit public-private partnership, whose mission is to see all Ohioans connected to the benefits of high-speed Internet service. Through the Every Citizen Online program, Connect Ohio is assisting libraries and community colleges with the cost of instructors, computers, and public awareness to provide training to as many as 200,000 new users over the next two years.

Other partners in the program include the State Library of Ohio, The Ohio Association of Broadcasters, The Ohio Public Television Stations, Ohio Public Radio, Groundwork Group, the Ohio Public Library Information Network, and a wide variety of libraries and community colleges across the state. Computer companies, such as Intel and Microsoft, have expressed interest in the project and many broadband service providers across Ohio are working to ensure that participants can easily get online by providing special incentives to first-time broadband subscribers who complete the training.

Connect Ohio's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) matching grant is awarded by the U. S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). BTOP provides grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers, and encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service.

View Connect Ohio’s Every Citizen Online televised public service announcements: http://connectohio. org/consumer_training].

Connect Ohio, a division of Connected Nation, is a nonprofit, technology-neutral public-private partnership that works with telecommunications providers, business and community leaders, information technology companies, researchers, public agencies, libraries and universities in an effort to help extend affordable high-speed Internet service to every Ohio household. For more information about what Connect Ohio is doing to accelerate technology in Ohio's communities, visit http://www. connectohio. org

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Embargoed - 2006 First Ever Hospitals Economic Impact Study Results On Six Counties in Southern California To Be Released Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:01 A. M. (PST)

Embargoed - 2006 First Ever Hospitals Economic Impact Study Results On Six Counties in Southern California To Be Released Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:01 A. M. (PST)

The first-time LAEDC Study called, “Hidden In Plain Sight: The LAEDC 2006 Economic Impact and Contribution of SoCal Hospitals & Related Services" Covers Six Counties From Santa Barbara, San Bernandino to Orange Counties.

West Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2006

The Best Kept $85 Billion Business Secret - Economic Output, New Construction, Government Revenues Study Results On Six-Counties In Southern California

What:  

Embargoed (until Feb. 28th, one minute after midnight - SoCal Hospital Study Results on Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

Who: 

Jim Lott, Exec. V. P. of Health Care Policy and Communications, Hospital Assn. of SoCal. (HASC)

Greg Freeman, Sen. V. P. Public Policy, LAEDC, Study Author

Nancy D. Sidhu, Senior Economist, LAEDC

When:  

LAEDC is now doing advanced interviews, please call us to set one up In person or by telephone. No news conference planned! TUES., Feb. 28, 2006 Study results will be released 12:01 A. M

Where:  

LAEDC Offices, City Corp. Building Downtown

44 South Flower Street, 34th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Phone (800) New-Help or (213) 622-4300

***The Study will be posted at www. LAEDC. org and at www. MayoCommunications. com***

Background: The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) has just completed a 72-page

Study that focuses on Southland hospitals in six different counties. Hospitals are primarily about health, healing and

Wellness. They are places to conduct medical research; fight disease; treat addictions; deal with traumas great and small; repair broken bodies; usher people into the world and ease the pain of those departing.

Hospitals are also hubs of employment; payers of wages, they buy goods and services; and generators of tax revenue.

Imagine the economic activity that would not exist without hospitals. Find out just how much they contribute to the

Economy in the Southland. This study covers them all from ambulance companies’ operations to physicians’ offices,

Medical labs and much more. This study will be release one minute after midnight, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006.

[Editors: Please call us for advanced interviews and a link to the embargoed study, 818-340-5300 or 818-618-9229.]

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New Ionator EXP and Ionator HOM Kill Swine Flu Without Use of Chemicals

New Ionator EXP and Ionator HOM Kill Swine Flu Without Use of Chemicals

Revolutionary Water-Based Handheld Devices Clean and Leave No Chemical Residue; ionator EXP™ and ionator HOM™ Eliminate 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza A Virus in Seconds

Rogers, Minn. (PRWEB) January 14, 2010

Newly released lab tests conclude the new ionator EXP™ and ionator HOM™ kill the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 influenza A — or swine flu — virus with a product that simply ionizes tap water. Slightly larger than a spray bottle, the ionator EXP™ and ionator HOM™ from Activeion Cleaning Solutions, are handheld, on-demand cleaning and sanitizing tools that activate and convert tap water into ionized water, a powerful dirt-removing and bacteria-killing product.

Tests show that the devices kill the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus in six seconds, and beyond that, the products do not require any additional dwell time to effectively sanitize non-porous hard-surfaces. As always, you should read the label instructions for the use of any cleaner.

“The good news is that schools, hospitals, health clubs and other institutions have a new, water based product to guard against harmful bacteria and the H1N1 virus,” says Activeion Cleaning Solutions CEO Jim Wiese. “With just a faucet and the ionator EXP™, people now have an abundant supply of effective cleaner that also assists in the protection of public health and eliminates the ongoing expense of purchasing cleaning chemicals. This is great news for budgets, cleaning staff, and the environment.”

Because the products simply ionize regular tap water, these handheld devices are a good choice for humans, animals, and the environment. After use, the ionized water converts back to tap water and leaves behind zero residue. In fact these devices are among the only cleaners in the world without a chemical-related health-warning label, providing an excellent alternative for cleaning. Finally, the devices are easy to use: just fill with plain tap water and you’re ready to clean and sanitize.

“Testing concludes the ionator EXP™ and the ionator HOM™ provide for complete inactivation of the Pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus, when used as directed,” says Dr. Stephen L. Johnson, former Administrator of the EPA and an advisor to Activeion. “The independent third-party lab that performed the test is certified to conduct microbiology testing to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) standard.”

While the ionator EXP™ is currently available and designed for commercial use, a consumer version, the ionator HOM ™ will be officially available in the spring of 2010 and is now available in limited quantities.

To order the ionator EXP™ or the ionator HOM™ visit www. activeion. com or call 866-950-4667.

Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC, headquartered in Rogers, Minn., is a privately held cleaning technology company created to revolutionize the cleaning industry through the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of advanced cleaning technologies and products. Addressing the ever-growing need for sustainable cleaning, Activeion’s ionized water technology solutions, including the Activeion Pro, the Ionator EXP and Ionator HOM, are ideal for offices, hotels, hospitals, schools and private residences. For more information, visit http://www. activeion. com (http://www. activeion. com).

Copyright 2009 Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC.
Patents pending, Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC, and Tennant Company.

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School Districts Gather in Baltimore to Fight Federal Medicaid Cuts to Health Programs

School Districts Gather in Baltimore to Fight Federal Medicaid Cuts to Health Programs

Recent Federal action cuts Medicaid funding for school health programs and will prompt lay offs, lack of service to fragile children, and additional financial burdens on other publicly supported health care systems. School districts from across the country are gathering in Baltimore on May 5th to plan strategies to stop these cuts and receive briefings from Congressional staffers about legislation about to be introduced in support of their effort.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 4, 2006

More than one hundred representatives from school districts across the country will meet in Baltimore on Friday, May 5th, to hear updates on federal cuts to school health programs and prepare strategies to defeat them. The conference, convened by LEAnet, an informal national coalition of school districts, will be held at the Baltimore City Public Schools Boardroom from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

School districts offer a wide range of health services, from screenings to free dental clinics to access to health professionals for children with learning disabilities. Traditionally, a portion of these programs are paid for with Federal Medicaid dollars. In January of this year, the President signed into law the Deficit Reduction Act (S.1932), which restricted some of this Federal funding. The proposed 2007 federal budget, which was released in February, contains additional cuts and would completely eliminate one major Medicaid funding program for schools.

Federal Medicaid dollars spent on school health programs represent less than one percent of the total Federal Medicaid budget, but the impact of the elimination of this program alone would cost schools hundreds of millions of dollars, and they would still be responsible under Federal law for providing the services.

Schools provide health screenings for all children and deliver a wide range of medical services to fragile children and those without means. These include programs like the free dental clinics operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District and several other districts. Other programs include the provision of special health services to learning-disabled children, which are delivered under a federal mandate. Whether or not there are Federal Medicaid dollars to help support these programs, as has been the case since 1989, the schools must deliver the services. This puts an immense financial burden on already weak school budgets.

Medicaid dollars spent in school health programs are also the only Federal health funds that are leveraged by a requirement that the local school district match the Federal dollars. This results in a dollar’s worth of services for a Federal expenditure of between seventy-five and fifty cents.

Conference attendees will hear from representatives of professional education organizations, Congressional staff, and other experts and will work together in an interactive session to develop and coordinate a national strategy to defeat the current and prospective cuts. The threat posed by the 2007 Federal budget proposal is not speculative, as the federal agency charged with management of Medicaid in the schools, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (an HHS agency), has already notified state Medicaid officials that it is moving forward to impose the cuts without Congressional action or formal rulemaking.

For additional information:

Greg Morris, Esq.

989-400-2271

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Sustainability Efforts Lead to Good Works in Orange County

Sustainability Efforts Lead to Good Works in Orange County

Taller San Jose benefits from the recycling efforts of top environmental consulting firm, TAIT

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2009

More and more of Orange County’s youths are now one step closer to emerging from poverty thanks to the recycling efforts of California based environmental consulting firm, TAIT.

“For most businesses all of that paper would have ended up in the trash,” says Tom Kennedy, of Professional Reprographics (http://www. proreproserv. com) an Irvine-based document production and 3D modeling company.

Tom Kennedy, Cindy Kennedy, Rich and Tom Tait presented the recycling monies to Taller San Jose’s Development Director, Christa Seehan, last week with a check for $872.00.

The Pro Repro-TAIT recycling effort began six months ago through Pro Repro’s Sustainable Reprographics Solutions (http://www. proreproserv. com/SRS. aspx) (SRS) program. SRS provides client site based receptacles, regular pick-ups, sorting, and transportation to the recycling centers for reimbursement. Using the SRS program allows the firm to decide the usage of the funds and be a part of the environmental movement.

As an environmental consultant firm, TAIT’s design, engineering, construction, electrical, training and environmental management teams makes sure to practice what they preach. For the past 40 years TAIT has made providing innovative solutions their forte. Weekly in-house lunchtime seminars discuss the latest industry changes and programs. Topics include: ADA/LEED sustainability design, erosion control, and intro to low development and green building (LEED).

“Giving back is highly valued by our company,” says Kennedy. The efforts of both firms, TAIT (http://www. tait. com) and Pro Repro, allows groups such as Hope Builders to continue their efforts in providing youths opportunities to grow.

Hope Builders, a division of Taller San Jose, (http://www. tallersanjose. org) provides troubled teens with the opportunity to enter 16 week paid training programs in construction, administrative, clinical health care, and office administration. Participating youths acquire hands-on skills while obtaining basic employment principles. Taller San Jose has demonstrated measurable results, 92% of graduates with a criminal record remain out of prison.

TAIT and Pro Repro are proud and excited to be able to work together to benefit the Orange County community. SRS allows the usage of sustainable resources to provide a better life for future generations.

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Air Ambulance and Life Flight Service Angel Medflight Adds Two to Client Advocates Division

Air Ambulance and Life Flight Service Angel Medflight Adds Two to Client Advocates Division

Life flight and air ambulance service Angel Medflight adds attorneys to client advocates legal services division.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) July 20, 2009

Angel Medflight, a worldwide life flight and air ambulance (http://www. angelmedflight. com/) service, is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Michael J. Ward and Richard Siever to its client advocates legal services division. The addition will complement the company's already successful claims reimbursement activities.

"All too often, health insurance companies today regularly deny benefits to which patients are legally entitled. Angel Medflight's legal team helps the insurance companies to recognize their responsibilities to Angel Medflight customers allowing the customers to focus on the patient's health instead of the hassles of insurance," said Angel Medflight's CEO, Jeremy Freer. "We're pleased to have Mike and Richard aboard to assist our clients in this effort."

Mr. Ward's areas of emphasis are ERISA compliance, litigation and contracts. As an attorney, he has assisted clients navigate complex litigation and transactional matters for more than 15 years, including matters seeking recovery for fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and bad faith. Mr. Sievers joins Angel Medflight from the law firm of Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix, Arizona, where he focused on commercial litigation and regulatory law with specialties in corporate compliance actions before local and federal agencies for the past five years.

Mr. Ward and Mr. Sievers are admitted to practice in the Federal and State Courts in the State of Arizona. Mr. Ward is also admitted to the Federal and State Courts in the State of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

About Angel Medflight
Angel Medflight, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, through aircraft vendor relationships, staffs each air ambulance (http://www. angelmedflight. com/) with two critical care flight personnel at all times. The company performs life flight (http://www. angelmedflight. com/our-aircraft-i-59.html) and air medical ambulance services on a domestic and international basis with 24/7/365 operations. Angel Medflight prides itself on delivering on its One Touch Promise(TM) One Call. One Person. One Touch…on the ground and in the air. Angel Medflight's One Touch Promise(TM) assures you that every detail is handled.

Contact:
Mr. William D. McCluskey, Executive Vice President
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services
Toll Free: 877-264-3570 
International Dialing: 480-634-8017 
Facsimile: 888-883-9506

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LifeScript. com Awarded Top 10 Health Site: Women's Health Portal Ranks #2 in Q4 Visits

LifeScript. com Awarded Top 10 Health Site: Women's Health Portal Ranks #2 in Q4 Visits

LifeScript. com, a leading online health publisher, has been named one of the Top 10 most-visited health sites by Hitwise, a global online media measurement firm. The portal ranked #2 among health websites, with 34.2 million visits October through December 2007.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (PRWEB) February 14, 2008

 Each quarter, Hitwise recognizes the 10 most popular U. S. websites in more than 160 online industries. Awards are given to sites with the highest percentage of visits during a specific period.

LifeScript is one of the fastest-growing women's health properties online. Traffic to the site increased to 10.2 million visits in December 2007, a 40% jump from December of the prior year. Subscriptions to LifeScript's free e-newsletter, Healthy Advantage, grew to 7.5 million in 2007, an increase of more than 62% since 2006.

"With this Top 10 designation, we've reached our 2007 traffic and revenue goals," says LifeScript CEO Ron Caporale. "In 2008, our team remains focused on the same mission - to build and grow the web's most popular women's health portal."

About LifeScript. com (www. LifeScript. com)

Mission Viejo, California-based LifeScript is one of the fastest-growing producers of healthy living media. The company publishes daily health, wellness and lifestyle content through its flagship portal (www. lifescript. com) and six e-newsletters: Healthy Advantage, Diet & Fitness, Living Well with Diabetes, Daily Horoscope, Daily Reflections and Healthy Appetite. All content is written by members of the LifeScript editorial team and Medical Advisory Board. Founded in 1997, LifeScript also packages and sells health products including vitamin supplements, soy shakes and bars and a natural skin care line. For more information, please visit www. LifeScript. com.

About Hitwise

Hitwise, a subsidiary of Experian (FTS: EXPN) www. experiangroup. com, is the leading online competitive intelligence service. The company provides 1,400 global clients with daily insights on how their customers interact with a broad range of competitive websites, and how competitors use different tactics to attract online customers.

Founded in 1997, Hitwise pioneered a unique, network-based approach to Internet measurement. Its patented methodology anonymously captures the online usage, search and conversion behavior of 25 million Internet users. For more information, visit www. hitwise. com.