Just In Time for National Emergency Medical Services Week iPhone Application Assists First Responders and Emergency Personnel

Just In Time for National Emergency Medical Services Week iPhone Application Assists First Responders and Emergency Personnel

Emergency Room Physician confirms new iPhone application will be an important tool

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2009

National Emergency Medical Services Week is May 17-23rd, a fitting time to introduce an iPhone application that can assist emergency personnel. In an emergency, first responders know to look for the "in case of emergency" contact (ICE) on a cell phone. MyMedID takes that one-step further by allowing first responders and emergency rooms to access critical medical information. Available as an iPhone application download from the Apple iPhone "app store", the icon appears on the iPhone and is available for first responders and emergency personnel.

MyMedID is easy to use for even the novice iPhone owner. Input illnesses, medications, allergies, ICE, preferred hospital, physician's phone numbers, and blood type. It can help to eliminate confusion and drug interactions during medical emergencies. In a non-emergency MyMedID makes it easier to access all pertinent information while at doctor's office or pharmacy.

"I came up with the idea while I was sitting at the table with my three young children," Said Heidi Heller Niehart. "I have a chronic illness and it's always in the back of my mind if something should happen. My children know how to call 911 but there is no way they would know what medications I was taking, how much or what drug or other allergies I have. I hope that I never need to access this information but it's worth the price of a cup of coffee for me to have peace of mind."

The Journal of the American Medical Association states that the number of deaths in U. S. hospitals that are reportedly due to medical errors is disturbingly high. A recent Institute of Medicine report quoted rates estimating that medical errors kill between 44,000 and 98,000 people a year in U. S. hospitals. An average of 195,000 people in the U. S. died due to potentially preventable, in-hospital medical errors according to HealthGrades. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research reports that there are over 2-million serious adverse drug interactions yearly and over 100,000 deaths. Drug interactions are the 4th leading cause of death.

"My Med ID will be a very important tool for first responders and emergency department personnel", said Paulo Berger, MD, a San Diego based Emergency Physician. "First responders will have access to the patient's important medical information in a clear and organized format."

All appropriate agencies are aware of the universal symbol used by MyMedID and know to check cell phones for pertinent information. This includes Highway Patrol Agencies, Police Departments, Fire Departments, Hospital Emergency Rooms and Trauma Centers.

MyMedID was designed by Imadjine and can be downloaded at the Apple iPhone app store at http://itunes. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewSoftware? id=316190717&mt=8 (http://itunes. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewSoftware? id=316190717&mt=8) for $.99. You can also visit our website at www. mymedidapp. com for more information on how to use the application and for a direct link to the app store. For more on National Emergency Medical Services Week (EMS) visit http://www. acep. org/practres. aspx? id=30212 (http://www. acep. org/practres. aspx? id=30212)

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March is National Peanut Month and National Nutrition Month® Make Healthier, Low-Carb Peanut Desserts with Stevia

March is National Peanut Month and National Nutrition Month® Make Healthier, Low-Carb Peanut Desserts with Stevia

Lisa Jobs, author of the book Sensational Stevia Desserts says that one of the best ways to make peanut butter and other dessert recipes more nutritious is to use stevia and other healthier ingredients.

Valley Forge, PA (PRWEB) March 6, 2006

Since March is both National Peanut Month and National Nutrition Month, it’s an ideal time to try some healthier peanut desserts. One way to make these and other desserts healthier is to use stevia, an all-natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Using stevia reduces sugar and carbohydrate intake and, in most cases, calories—without sacrificing flavor.

Since stevia has no calories, carbohydrates or fat, and doesn’t affect glucose levels, virtually anyone can use it, including diabetics, dieters, hypoglycemics and health conscious consumers who want to or need to reduce their sugar/carb intake for health or personal reasons.

Peanut butter is a good source of Protein, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Niacin, Folate and Vitamin E. Plus, it is naturally low in saturated fat, naturally cholesterol-free and has antioxidant properties. By using all-natural peanut butter instead of most popular brands, you’ll avoid extra sugar and salt, fillers like partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and other undesirable ingredients common in the popular varieties.

About Lisa Jobs:

Lisa Jobs, B. A., M. J., operated her own stevia business, @Stevia LLC (purveyors of fine stevia products and books),

for 10 years. During her tenure, she developed a unique stevia packet blend that was manufactured, produced and distributed under her company name. At the same time, she created hundreds of stevia dessert recipes, the best of which are collected in Sensational Stevia Desserts (SSD). Currently she is working on a second cookbook.

Sensational Stevia Desserts by Lisa Jobs, BA, MJ

Foreword by Andrew P. Mandell, Exec. Director, Defeat Diabetes Foundation • 120 pages • 8" x 8" • 8-Page Full-Color Photo Insert• Line Illustrations • Nutrition Facts

ISBN: 0-9765245-4-6, $19.95 trade paperback original

Published by Healthy Lifestyle Publishing LLC, 9/05

For more information, go to http://www. steviadessert. com (http://www. steviadessert. com).

To request a review copy of Sensational Stevia Desserts, arrange an interview with Lisa Jobs, or for any additional information, please contact Kate Bandos, KSB Promotions, 800-304-3269 or 616-676-0758 • fax 616-676-0759.

Please send two copies of any review or mention to

Healthy Lifestyle Publishing LLC, P. O. Box 80311, Valley Forge, PA 19484

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Avian Flu? – Get The Truth: Questions To Ask, Answers To Know

Avian Flu? – Get The Truth: Questions To Ask, Answers To Know

A clean body, a strong immune system and a balanced pH level means a healthy body, which will prevent, resist and eliminate disease. Prevention is the best preparation for the Bird Flu says Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph. D, ND, DACBN after announcing the release of a new e-book, Surviving Flu Pandemics: Plan – Prepare - Prevent that he and Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP have co-authored.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 2, 2005

The urgency and reality of a flu pandemic has certainly been explained to us through media, government and our own medical establishment. Is the Avian Flu threat a “real” threat? No one really knows. Many say that it is just hype and maybe so. But it’s always wise to have a plan and to be prepared, no matter what. And it may not be very wise to take a gamble with health by throwing caution to the wind. We have put together SURVIVING FLU PANDEMICS: PLAN - PREPARE - PREVENT hoping to instill calm and prevent paranoia and panic. Education is empowering and is always the first step toward planning and preparedness. Living in fear does not allow a person to make good decisions. Our desire is to provide natural solutions (ones that will not harm) that can be implemented right now.

According to Dr. Edward Group, “The band-aid approach to treating the flu will not work. Injecting the body with a toxic contaminated vaccine or giving someone an anti-viral drug such as Tamiflu, will only weaken the immune system and we will see the same results as we did during the Spanish Flu—The people who received the vaccinations were the ones who died and the people who refused the vaccinations lived.”

”I have been confused as to what to believe about Avian Flu. “Surviving Flu Pandemics” has answered all my questions and has provided me the information that I need to actually survive should things get bad. Thanks for writing such a timely e-book!.” – Marilyn from Wichita, KS

“People think I am crazy to be concerned about Bird Flu. Surviving Flu Pandemics is just what I have been looking for—no hype or instilling of fear, but practical solutions on how to survive any pandemic from a natural perspective. I now know how to get my family healthy and help them to stay healthy.”

– Michael from Pittsburg, PA

”Just finished reading through your e-book. All I can say is WOW! I would have never thought about all the things to include in preparation for a pandemic. Your insights are refreshing and I appreciate the ‘calm-manner’ in which the e-book is written. The Emergency Fast Action Guide in and of itself is certainly worth the price of the e-book. I am ordering ViraZap and Flu-Fighter today.”

Liz from Phoenix, AZ

The body has self-healing mechanisms, yes, even against a virus like the Avian Flu. In order for these self-healing mechanisms to work at their proper capacity, the body must be healthy and the immune system functioning the way it is designed to function. Currently our concern is not so much with the actual Avian Flu virus but the condition of most people’s body. Most are toxic, acidic, dehydrated, oxygen-deficient, poor lymphatic system drainage and clogged with many years of built-up, old fecal matter. Add to this the fact that between 40-50% of all Americans are taking at least one or more prescription medication and we have a volatile situation that keeps the immune system from functioning at a healthy rate, thus sabotaging the body's self-healing mechanisms.

About Global Healing Center, Inc.

Founded by CEO/President, Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph. D, ND, DACBN, Global Healing Center, Inc. offers a wide variety of products and home health equipment, to help in all aspects of life such as air purifiers, water purifiers, hi-tech supplementation, radiation protectors, books and educational material, and more. We research our products very thoroughly and with the highest of standards; therefore, we are able to offer the absolute best available healthcare inventory. We do all the research. We want customers to know that they can trust us when it comes to choosing the right product or service.

Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph. D, ND, DACBN 

GLOBAL HEALING CENTER, INC.

Natural Medicine For The New Millennium 

Www. ghchealth. com  

713.476.0016 

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Capture Billing Employee Receives Award for Medical Billing Outstanding Instructor

Capture Billing Employee Receives Award for Medical Billing Outstanding Instructor

Employee at Capture Billing receives the “Chancellors Award for Outstanding Trainer/Instructor at the Virginia Community Colleges for Continuing Education and Workforce Development.”

Chantilly, VA (Vocus) June 29, 2010

Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc., a nationwide medical billing company (http://www. capturebilling. com/blog/bid/34648/Selecting-a-Medical-Billing-Company) located in South Riding, Virginia, is proud to announce Katie Jennings, an employee at Capture, as the recipient of the "Chancellors Award for Outstanding Trainer/Instructor at the Virginia Community Colleges for Continuing Education and Work Force Development".

Katie has been teaching medical billing and medical terminology at the local community college for over seven years and has worked for Capture for three years. Her comprehensive knowledge of medical billing and her ability to understand the complex nature of the medical billing process has played a huge role in her success as an employee and teacher. “We are proud to have Katie as part of the Capture team, she has been a huge asset in the ever changing landscape of medical billing”, says Manny Oliverez, Director of Operations at Capture Billing and Consulting.

Capture understands the importance of continuing education in and out of the workplace and encourages their employees to seek a variety of certifications in the medical billing field. “Working in the medical billing industry and keeping up to date with the rules and regulations has allowed me to stay current in this constantly changing industry”, says Katie. “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to educate other individuals and assist them with their quests to become medical billers and certified coding professionals (http://www. capturebilling. com/blog/bid/33365/Capture-Medical-Billing-Teaches-CPC-Exam-Preparation-Course).”

Some of the criteria instructors must have to be nominated for the Chancellors Award are:
Nominee should have outstanding character and has provided their time and talent to help serve the community Nominee receives outstanding course evaluations Nominee assist the college in program and workforce development

As an RN (registered nurse) in the state of Virginia, Katie is one of several talented and certified professionals working for Capture. To learn more about the medical billing services Capture Billing & Consulting offers please visit http://www. capturebilling. com (http://www. capturebilling. com).

ABOUT CAPTURE BILLING
Capture Billing and Consulting, Inc., a leader in the outsource medical billing industry, offers one of the most cost effective and comprehensive outsourcing solutions to healthcare professionals available. By eliminating the need of an onsite medical billing staff, Capture Billing's offsite staff of expert medical billers and certified professional coders helps to increase physician reimbursement by improving collection rates and ensuring proper ICD-9 and CPT coding. Practicing physician and CEO, Dr. John D. Farrell, Jr., formed Capture Billing in 2004 as the answer to one of the largest concerns physicians face today, how to receive proper insurance reimbursement for services they provided.

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New York Triathlon Company promises to take one overweight person and turn them into an Ironman

New York Triathlon Company promises to take one overweight person and turn them into an Ironman

SBR Multisports in midtown Manhattan has pledged to take one man or woman and turn them into a competitor in next years Florida Ironman. One dedicated New Yorker will receive all the coaching and equipment they need to compete one of the worldÂ’s most grueling athletic competitions, the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, 26.2 mile run that constitutes the Ironman.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 10, 2005

SBR Multisports is looking for out of shape or getting there New Yorker to train for next years Florida Ironman.

Over the year, starting in November, one person will receive intensive coaching in each of the three sports, nutritional counseling and free top of the line equipment. After one year the couch potato will be ready to complete one of the hardest endurance feats: the Ironman.

The Ironman was invented in 1978 In Hawaii. 27 years later, over 2000 people compete each year in each Ironman race in North America. The race consists of a 2.4 mile swim in open water, or about 160 laps in a standard pool. This is followed by a 112 mile bike ride and that by a full marathon, 26.2 miles. It’s a feat of physical strength and determination that attracts the extremely athletic, but as SBR’s owner, Christophe Vandaele explains, “What we are trying to do is to show that triathlon is for everyone. Health and fitness for a lifetime is the idea, and we want to channel that through triathlon. Through triathlon you can become a healthy, fit, vivacious person. I’m looking forward to finding our athlete and showing them how to change their life.”

To be eligible for the program, interested parties can mail in their application or stop by the companyÂ’s flagship store at 203 W. 58th St any time between 10 am and 7:30 pm Monday through Saturday and Sunday 11 to 6 with a completed application, which will consist of the applicantÂ’s life synopsis, an explanation of what makes them want to be an Ironman, their contact information and work situation, and a couple of photos. The applicants must be between 220 and 300 lbs, and have the desire and the ability to commit to a years worth of training. All equipment for the swimming, biking and running will be provided by SBR Multisports, as well as nutritional counseling and plane fare and accommodations in Florida.

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Groundbreaking Universal Health Care Conference on the Uninsured Explores Using Technology in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Enrollment: "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York," a May 8, 2008 conference on using technology to help enroll the uninsured, is sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq)

Groundbreaking Universal Health Care Conference on the Uninsured Explores Using Technology in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Enrollment: "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York," a May 8, 2008 conference on using technology to help enroll the uninsured, is sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq)

The first step in the long journey toward universal health care in New York is maximizing enrollment of eligible uninsured New Yorkers in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus. Yet, the mechanics of enrolling the uninsured frequently gets in the way. The potential for using technology to improve the process is the focus of "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York: Bridging Coverage Gaps with Information Technology," a conference that will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City. The day-long event, sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq), is the first conference of its kind to bring together policy and health care technology experts to discuss the role technology should play in increasing access to Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus for all eligible uninsured individuals.

TARRYTOWN, N. Y. (PRWEB) March 27, 2008

 The conference focuses on New York State, where roughly 900,000 people -- 40 percent of the state's 2.2 million uninsured -- are eligible but not enrolled in public health insurance provided by Medicaid, Family Health Plus or Child Health Plus (CHPlus) programs.

"We need enlightened health care policy to solve the problem of the uninsured and the underinsured, but also the administrative infrastructure and technology in place to support it," explains Georganne Chapin, President and CEO of Hcheq. "Information technology initiatives are already at work in health care programs in New York and other states and have huge potential to increase coverage and access. This conference will bring together leaders from New York's health care community to start a productive and, hopefully, ongoing discussion about how to leverage information technology in the enrollment and eligibility process for New York's Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus insurance programs."

The conference will feature panels of experts in health care, IT, and public policy. The keynote speaker will be Sam Karp, Vice President of Programs, California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), who is a nationally recognized leader in developing IT solutions to overcome barriers to public insurance enrollment. A former director of CHCF's Health Information Technology program and Chief Information Officer, Mr. Karp led the development of the first Web-based application in the United States to enroll uninsured low-income children in public health insurance programs.

Other conference participants include Deborah Bachrach, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Health Insurance Programs, and New York State Medicaid Director, NYS Department of Health; Michael Birnbaum, Directory of Policy, Medicaid Institute, United Hospital Fund; Patricia Boozang; Tangerine M. Brigham, Deputy Director of Health, Director of Healthy San Francisco, San Francisco Department of Public Health; Anne Marie Costello, Director, Bureau of NYC Compliance and Customer Service, NYS Department of Health; Andrea Dodge, Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Mary Harper, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York City Human Resource Medical Insurance and Community Service Administration; Linda Hacker, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Managed Care and Family Health Plus, New York City Human Resources Administration; David Hansell, Commissioner, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; George L. Hoover, Deputy Commissioner, Pennsylvania CHIP and adultBasic Programs, and Joshua Lipsman, Commissioner of Health, Westchester County Department of Health.

Specific topics participants will explore include:

-- The current landscape of IT innovation in New York's Medicaid/Child Health Plus enrollment and eligibility process;

-- Opportunities for making enrollment of the uninsured more accessible, efficient and accurate through IT innovation;

-- Barriers to implementing IT innovation and potential policy solutions for removing or reducing those barriers;

-- Experiences of states and localities currently using electronic application and enrollment technology in their public health insurance or universal health care programs.

"Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York" will be held on Thursday, May 8th from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at The New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue, New York City. The conference fee, including lunch, is $175. For more information and to register, call (914) 372-2100 or visit www. hcheq. org.

About Hcheq

The Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq) is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes the delivery of high quality health care for all people. Hcheq is an advocate for universal health care and other policies to broaden health care access, and a developer of information technologies for improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of medical care. As the national health information infrastructure grows, Hcheq will contribute by offering tools that streamline clinical and administrative practices. For more information, visit www. hcheq. org.

Manny Mota International Foundation Announces the 1st Annual Women's Golf Clinic

Manny Mota International Foundation Announces the 1st Annual Women's Golf Clinic

"Leveraging the Game of Golf to Enhance your Bottom Line" event begins Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 2:00 p. m.

La Canada Flintridge, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2009

The 5th Annual Manny Mota "Field of Dreams" Charity Golf Tournament will be hosting the First Annual Women's Golf Clinic on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 2:00 p. m. at the La Canada Flintridge Country Club. The addition of the Women's Golf Clinic to the organization's annual "Field of Dreams" fundraiser will create an opportunity for the Manny Mota International Foundation to continue providing much needed humanitarian assistance and educational opportunities to underprivileged youth in the U. S. and the Dominican Republic.

The event will teach female executives who are also golf enthusiasts to leverage the game of golf to enhance their bottom line and convert it into a valuable tool that can be used for relationship building and career gain. "With the continuing advancement of women into the management and executive ranks of business, it is vitally important to be able to enjoy and have access to informal networks like the golf course where business is discussed and careers are enhanced," says Cecilia Mota, Executive Director of the Manny Mota International Foundation.

The event will include a discussion panel with sports legends and golf enthusiasts like Manny Mota (LA Dodger) and Azucena Maldonado (Latina Golfers Association President), networking opportunities for business women, a VIP wine reception, golf swing and putting clinic, raffle, live entertainment, and awards dinner. The panelists plan to explain why golf is the most valuable activity to get to know business associates and clients, beating out lunch dates, overnight business trips, resort meetings and a night out with drinks! Cost is $100.

For more information contact Ana Luisa Mota, Media Relations at (310) 357-7189 or Cecilia Mota, Executive Director (818) 326-5344.

About the Manny Mota International Foundation:
The Manny Mota International Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established over 40 years ago by L. A. Dodger legend, Manny Mota and his wife Margarita to provide much needed humanitarian assistance and educational opportunities to underprivileged youth in the U. S. and the Dominican Republic. Through the foundation's signature events in Los Angeles, like the free Manny Mota Community Baseball Clinics & Health Fairs, and the daily hot meals provided to more than 300 children and families in our Field of Dreams facility in the Dominican Republic, the foundations' work has touched and impacted the lives of thousands of people.

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Consumers' access to information will determine their attitude to functional food and drinks

Consumers' access to information will determine their attitude to functional food and drinks

Research and Markets have announced the addition of the ‘Changing Needs in Functional Food and Drinks’ report to their offering.

(PRWEB) January 10, 2004

What is the future of functional food and drinks? How can current growth be sustained? Who are the next generation of consumers? The functional food and drinks markets stand at a crossroads and this report examines the changes that are necessary if this market is to continue its growth over the next five years. Investment and innovation can be targeted at profitable new consumer groups using this report's in-depth insight and analysis.

Scope

An in-depth investigation of the changing needs which are driving consumersÂ’ demands for improvements in functional food and drinks

Examination of core consumer groups and consumption occasions which will determine the future development of the functional food and drinks market.

Analysis of new product development, highlighting innovative products which add value for consumers trying to fit a healthy diet into their lifestyle.

In-depth coverage of the functional food and drinks market in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Report Highlights

Consumers' access to information will determine their attitude to functional food and drinks. Currently, a wide variety of sources provide consumers with an assortment of information. Industry players will have to take responsibility for educating consumers to ensure that they understand and appreciate the rewards they can reap.

Consumers are taking a more holistic view of health and looking to diet, exercise and lifestyle to complement medical treatment. This attitude is a golden opportunity for functional food and drinks players. It encourages consumers to trade-up to healthier food and drink in order to achieve their aims.

Functional food and drinks have the opportunity to move beyond health to offer lifestyle enhancement and performance boosts. By creating products which are more enjoyable and convenient, and by showing the emotional and sensory benefits as well as the medical improvements, functional food and drinks products can become more attractive to people.

This report is designed to:

Attract a wider range of consumers using our unique insights into changing needs.

Increase the value of your products by producing more highly targeted offerings.

Keep ahead of the market by understanding how consumer demand will change over the next five years.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/41909 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/41909)

About Research and Markets Ltd.

Research and Markets Ltd. are Europe's largest resource for market research. R&M distribute thousands of major research publications from the world's leading publishers, consultants and market analysts. R&M provide you with the latest forecasts on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest market trends.

For additional information on ResearchandMarkets. com, their range of reports or their value-added services, visit their web site at http://www. researchandmarkets. com (http://www. researchandmarkets. com) or mailto:press@researchandmarkets. com

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Eriksen Translations Wins Two Awards In Women Presidents' Educational Organization Challenge

Eriksen Translations Wins Two Awards In Women Presidents' Educational Organization Challenge

Eriksen Translations Inc. won two awards at the 2009 Women Presidents Educational Ogranization (WPEO) on October 2nd. The overall winner of the fourth annual Done Deals Challenge, Eriksen is proud to partner with corporations, government agencies, and other woman-owned businesses as a leading provider of multilingual services.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) October 9, 2009

Eriksen Translations (http://www. eriksen. com) won two awards at the Women Presidents' Educational Organization's (WPEO) BreakThrough Breakfast at New York's Grand Central Hyatt Hotel last week. The comprehensive language services provider was recognized with the WBE Leadership Award and the New York State Access Award in the Fourth Annual Done Deals™ Challenge. The competition measures the number of contracts completed in the last year between a certified woman's business enterprise (WBE) and WPEO corporate sponsors, City and State agencies, or other certified WBEs. The first prize honors the woman-owned business that reported the most deals overall, while the second acknowledges the WBE that completes the most deals with the State of New York. Eriksen has been recognized in the Challenge every year since its inception.

"It's thrilling to win two awards from the WPEO this year," said Vigdis Eriksen, president and CEO of Eriksen Translations. "We are constantly challenging ourselves to raise the bar on customer service and find innovative ways to meet our clients' translation needs, and we are grateful to the WPEO and our clients in the public and private sectors for encouraging us year after year."

Eriksen submitted over 20% of the Done Deals confirmed in the New York area competition this year. WPEO sponsors who have worked with Eriksen include world leaders in the financial, insurance, life sciences, and consulting fields, as well as marketing firms and government agencies serving the education, healthcare, and social services needs of multilingual New Yorkers. The range of services Eriksen provides these clients includes translation, editing, typesetting, Web localization (http://www. eriksen. com/Services/WebLocalization. aspx), and copywriting.

"I want to congratulate the winners of our Corporate and WBE awards for exceeding our expectations; the great success of the Done Deals Challenge validates the benefits of our WPEO programs for certified WBEs," said Marsha Firestone, Ph. D., president and founder of the WPEO.

About Eriksen Translations Inc.
Eriksen Translations Inc. is a comprehensive provider of multilingual services in over 100 languages including translation, interpreting, typesetting, project management, Web localization, and cultural consulting. Founded in 1986, Eriksen helps organizations in a broad range of industries excel across print, desktop, and Web environments in the domestic and global marketplace. For more information, please visit www. eriksen. com.

About the Women Presidents' Educational Organization
The Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO) is a regional affiliate of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's premier third party certification organization for women-owned businesses. The mission of the WPEO is to create increased access to business opportunities for WBEs. Our programs develop skills and knowledge for WBEs, advocate in the public and private sectors, foster relationships between WBEs, corporations and the government, and provide certification services. For more information, please visit www. wpeo. us or call (212) 688-4114.

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Presidential Candidate John Joseph Kennedy Eclipses the 2004 U. S. Presidential Elections

Presidential Candidate John Joseph Kennedy Eclipses the 2004 U. S. Presidential Elections

The world is being impacted by Presidential Candidate John Joseph Kennedy, a true democrat and write-in candidate for the President of the United States for 2004. Since the announcement of his write-in candidacy at the 11th hour, Kennedy is eclipsing the other presidential candidates as millions of Americans realize there is another choice, a choice that will put the power back into the hands of the American people where it belongs.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2004

The world is being impacted by Presidential Candidate John Joseph Kennedy, a true democrat and write-in candidate for the President of the United States for 2004. Since the announcement of his write-in candidacy at the 11th hour, Kennedy is eclipsing the other presidential candidates for 2004 as millions of Americans realize there is another choice, a choice that will put the power back into the hands of the American people where it belongs.

John Joseph Kennedy is rapidly changing the direction of the 2004 U. S. presidential elections. He wants all Americans to understand that he has an excellent opportunity to win the necessary votes to become the next President of the United States of America on November 2 by just writing in his name. John Joseph Kennedy tells us,

"AN IMPORTANT FACT: 60 percent of American Voters have decided not to vote for either Kerry or Bush as they are the same two-faced coin. They say Kerry is the lesser of two evils, therefore it is still a vote for evil! What you see in the media reflect that Kerry and Bush are tied 50/50, however, this is only 20 percent of the actual voters. As America is waking up to the fact that John Joseph Kennedy is running as the President for ALL the people, millions of voters are now planning to vote for JJK. All JJK needs is 22 percent or more to win! Be part of the victory and help John reclaim America. Write in John Joseph Kennedy on the November 2 ballot."

On September 29, 2004 during the live Webcast of the radio talk show called, “Mysteries of the Mind”, host Alex Merklinger presented many excellent and very important topics during this 90-minute interview of John Joseph Kennedy. When asked to describe the first things he would do as President of the United States of America, John Joseph Kennedy said,

"I would thank God that he chose me and he led me into this office which I have always known is his calling for me. And I would thank Him for helping me to wake up America... I would change the locks of the White House, cordon it off as a major crime scene... It needs to be a clean sweep to see what's there, it's dirty, it's tainted. I would not conduct business out of there my first days in office. I want to conduct office in a clean and sacred environment. So wherever that environment is that I choose, I would bring in the spiritual leaders of all religions to do a ceremony, a christening of all religions for the Highest good of all and to reclaim America as the birthright of our country and the White House as the home of our country and make it sacred and clean again. So that's the first thing I would do."

"The next thing I would do is annul the presidency of George W. Bush. It is an illegal occupation of the White House in the same format that Iraq is an illegal occupation. He does not belong there, he legally does not belong there and I would prosecute him for everything that he did. Furthermore, by annulling his presidency then you just completely dismantle everything illegally that he has set up so you don't have to go after each of those things individually to dismantle them, you do the blanket clean sweep of it. It would be a citizen's arrest on all of them. This country is ours. The White House is ours, the capitol is ours. It does not belong to those seasoned criminals. That's all we have to do and that's all we will do, it's a clean sweep. They have been violating every single law, it just goes on and on. We won't fully understand what has happened until we get in there and assess everything...It's really about simply taking our power back and we take it back right now!"

This important interview of John Joseph Kennedy can be heard in its entirety at:

Http://www. mysteriesofthemind. com/Archives/2004/asx/MOM20040929.asx (http://www. mysteriesofthemind. com/Archives/2004/asx/MOM20040929.asx)

Following is an outline of John Joseph Kennedy's key campaign issues on his website at www. JohnJosephKennedy. com.

NATIONAL SECURITY:

This is my highest priority...America first! It's an inside job. At the highest level on down, I will see that those who are really responsible for the insidious acts of terrorism in our country, and around the world, be prosecuted to the fullest extent of all domestic and international laws. Right the Wrong!

IRAQ:

U. S. occupation of Iraq to cease as a Bush family Nazi-esque imposed "Concentration Camp". As President I will insure that our military and the TRUE SPIRIT of the American people join forces with the United Nations as life-giving humanitarians to rebuild the mass-destruction created by the Bush family in Iraq and other parts of the world. This insanity is going to stop. Period. Right the Wrong!

NATIONAL ECONOMY:

As President I will support and initiate a total economic reformation to include balancing the budget, laying the groundwork for a return to the Gold Standard and many other solid programs to free Americans from the bondage of debt and fear that has enslaved them for many years. Create new jobs with fair and realistic wages and benefits. Right the Wrong! (For more on jobs see *Spirit of Entrepreneurship-item 11)

STOP THE WAR AGAINST CHILDREN:

Non-Violence in Schools. Non-Violence in children's television programming, publishing, games and websites. Criminal prosecution of everyone that violates or contributes to this abusive violence against children. Far-reaching child abuse programs for Prevention of Child and Domestic Abuse. Healing of innocent children who are victims of child abuse. This is of the utmost importance and lies at the very heart of the spiritual malady plaguing America. I have worked for the last 20 years as a citizen, Board Member of San Francisco Child Abuse Council (1985-1986), an activist, writer, motivational speaker, and producer on all of these issues. I have a profound awareness and understanding of these issues, and a comprehensive, non-negotiable plan to remedy them. Right the Wrong!

NON-VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA-All Genres:

As President I will initiate an ecliptic program to end the prevailing violence in the media, which permeates every aspect of our lives and mind. Mind is one of the greatest powers there is. Thought is our use of this power. We must order our minds to think positively and constructively at all times. End the fictitious scripting in the news media. Truth, and only Truth, will set us free! Right the Wrong!

COMPASSIONATE MISSION TO END THE WAR ON HOMELESSNESS:

Rebuild the infrastructure of America First dollar for dollar what has been allotted for the war in Iraq. We must begin with the homeless, the poor and the tens of millions of Americans who are only a few paychecks away from being homeless. Right the Wrong!

UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE/HEALTH:

It is appalling that the richest nation in the World has 44 Million Americans without Health Care. Affordable Health Care for All! As President, I will also fight to find a cure for A. I.D. S. I will support and promote the ultimate care of A. I.D. S patients and those afflicted with the HIV virus both in America and globally. I will lift the ban on stem cell research. Right the Wrong!

RESTORATION OF OUR CIVIL and CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS:

As President, I will totally repeal the fraudulent “Patriot Act”, with a special focus on individuals Rights to Privacy. I will institute constitutional law, restore all individual rights of privacy and autonomy that is the birthright of every American citizen. We must never forget who stripped these from us. It was not only the Republican Bush family administration, but also masquerading Democrats, including Senator John Kerry, Senator John Edwards, Ms. Hillary Clinton, et al. I will re-design the abusive Social Security system (there is nothing "secure" about your SSN) with its criminal and flagrant abuse of our individual rights to privacy, by issuing every American citizen a new Personal Security Number (PSN) and abolishing the SSN as we know it today.

I will start with a clean slate. Every American deserves this. Furthermore, I will continue to expose the secret government and black box budgets and make the government transparent, accountable and responsive to the US citizens. I will stop the intimidation of US citizens. I will stop the fear tactics by the Bush family administration and US government. I will re-direct military spending to domestic programs of health, homelessness and create a new infrastructure to support and finance humanitarian programs for the handicapped and under-privileged.

I support all civil rights for ALL people and whole-heartedly support the legal recognition of same-sex marriages. Simple solution: Equal rights for ALL humankind. Right the Wrong!

ENVIRONMENT and ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE:

Protect the oceans and her inhabitants! Permanent ban on Low and Mid-Frequency Sonar Testing and international whaling. Strictest enforcement of the laws to prevent toxic waste, toxic dumping and toxic industries. I will restore and enforce all environmental protection laws that have been stripped, raped and illegally destroyed by the Bush family administration. As I have always done, I will make a life-long commitment to the environment and protect our wilderness areas.

I will stop the Bush family's manipulation of the elements of nature (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes) which have wrecked insurmountable havoc on our environment and disturbed the natural-flow of all life on this planet. They (especially Bush Sr.) have done this for personal, political and financial gain and greed. I have already begun to expose their "stalking and looting of the American people" with their vast environmental insurance scams and other seemingly benevolent programs and will continue to do so until the insanity stops! And it stops at the front door of the maniacal Bush family and their control over the White House. Period. They have no real power. Only control. There is a difference. It is time the entire Bush family, and all environmental polluters, are held criminally, socially and spiritually accountable. Furthermore, we must no longer be held hostage to oil.

We must create long overdue development of renewable energy resources and alternative technologies, universal standard of fuel economy and renewable energy technologies. Right the Wrong!

REBUILD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Repair the damage that the entire Bush family, and their criminal administrations in Washington, D. C., Texas and Florida have perpetuated onto the world. Restore America's dignity and integrity in the eyes of the world. Heal international relationships, fix broken treaties, declare peace and institute a Department of Peace and a Junior Academy of Peace for Children. Right the Wrong!

SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: In each of us is a creative spirit. As your President I will restore the Arts in schools. I will also encourage, support and finance the Arts and the bright ideas and business ventures of the American People. Renew and rebuild the American Dream through creativity, the Arts and Small Businesses, thus creating unlimited American-conceived and initiated job opportunities for our citizens. Americans are our greatest asset and we must always celebrate the successes of all Americans; not tear them down once they have achieved it like they did to Martha Stewart; the personification of the America Dream! Right the Wrong!

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New Paradigm For Emotional Healing Is Revealed In Spiritually Challenging New Book

New Paradigm For Emotional Healing Is Revealed In Spiritually Challenging New Book

In his first publication, There’s No Such Thing as a Negative Emotion, Zen master and spiritual teacher D. S. Barron challenged over 100 years of psychotherapeutic research and practice, as well as all systems of Eastern transcendental teaching and Western religious and spiritual teachings, “to expose the distortions,” he says, “that continue to prevent true self-transmutation from taking place.” In his latest book, Enheartenment: Embodiment of the Divine Human, Barron continues his challenges, focusing especially on the practice of Buddhism, which he says in its “glamour-laden, transcendental-based guru teachings, never touch what Gautama was actually trying to teach.”

Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 9, 2006

In Enheartenment, Barron shows how neither ego-based nor non-ego-based paths that address the cause of suffering adequately understand the true nature and significance of the human emotional body. As a result, he has created an overall paradigm and personal practice called Emotional Body Enlightenment (EBE®).

“It is time to finally be given the means as to how to actually transmute ourselves, slowly but surely, from the Heart outward and not from attitude or behavior inward, into that which is most essential, most mature, and most in technicolor resonance with our human divinity.”

Enheartenment also reveals a completely new model for reaching a state of emotional and spiritual maturity, which Barron calls Theohumanity. Barron: “Someone who has attained enlightenment of their emotional body has enough healthy self-Love within their own being to not need to express themselves narcissistically. They would thus have a surfeit of Love that naturally spills out and expressively touches the hearts of others without any admonition needed to do so as any kind of compulsion or ‘should’.”

Through Enheartenment, Barron explains how the cause of all human suffering comes from “the fear of unconscious emotional unworth and disconnect; the fear of death or loss of personal ego; and the fear of surrendering personal will, growth requirements, and life outcomes to an unseen Maker-Creator Being. “Enheartenment,” Barron says, “is the most mature state of human consciousness, attained only by the triple embodiment of the states of Personhood, Sagehood, and Sainthood consciousness within one life.”

Daniel S. Barron is the founder of Project Theohumanity and author of Enheartenment, Him, Gnospel, There’s No Such Thing as a Negative Emotion, and the theatrical play, Josie. Barron offers weeklong retreats, weekend teaching seminars, and individual healing sessions. He is currently based in Ashland, Oregon.

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Overhead Declines: Tech Industry Looks Healthier

Overhead Declines: Tech Industry Looks Healthier

The high-tech industry continues to show signs of improved health. After several years of declining revenues and disproportionate expenses, recent financial results show overhead coming back in line, according to a recent study of the leading high-tech companies by Culpepper and Associates.

(PRWEB) January 16, 2004

The high-tech industry continues to show signs of improved health. After several years of declining revenues and disproportionate expenses, recent financial results show overhead coming back in line, according to a recent study of the leading high-tech companies by Culpepper and Associates.

Hit the hardest during the tech industry downturn, IT Services firms made significant progress towards reducing overhead. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue declined 1.1 percentage points. SG&A expenses per employee dropped 8.6% along with a 3.5% reduction in total headcount.

Hardware companies also show evidence of better cost control. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue declined 2.3 percentage points. SG&A expenses per employee dropped 1.8%.

Software companies experienced a small decline in G&A expenses as a percentage of revenue. While showing a 2% growth in headcount, software companies kept expenses under control and did not increase G&A expenses per employee.

Semiconductor firms, show a slight decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue. However, SG&A expenses per employee increased by 4.6%, with total headcount only growing by 1.2%.

Overall, these results reflect an industry returning to a better balance of expenses and revenues. Declining expenses, along with recent reports of revenue growth, give us renewed optimism for a healthy tech industry in 2004.

New Medical Billing Book Teaches Profitability and Compliance - Book Offers Winning Internet Strategies for Payer-Provider Conflict Management

New Medical Billing Book Teaches Profitability and Compliance - Book Offers Winning Internet Strategies for Payer-Provider Conflict Management

Lirov's new book, Medical Billing Networks and Processes, helps owners of healthcare offices understand the rules of the modern "payer-provider conflict" so that they can improve billing and reduce audit risk. It's the first book to systematically approach medical billing from the payer-provider conflict perspective and to apply the "network effect." Billing Networks and Processes touches on every aspect of modern medical office management software--including workflow, reporting, outsourcing, scheduling, EMR, documentation, billing, collections, HIPAA compliance, and audit risk management.

Marlboro, NJ (PRWEB) January 12, 2009

You want to heal the sick, but you waste your time fighting insurance companies and barely making ends meet in a conflict-ridden business environment. "Insurance companies have not only cut compensation rates, they have systematically developed elaborate and arcane systems that make medical billing so complicated that individual physicians cannot hope to confront the forces arrayed against them," says Dr. Doug Cassel, MD, Board Member and Compliance VP of Vericle, Inc. (http://www. vericle. com), a medical billing network technology company.

"Carriers are reducing reimbursement levels to participating providers, and they're engaging in guerilla warfare in the claims/reimbursement process to further forestall and reduce what they pay physicians for their services.," adds Dennis Alessi, Esq, co-chairman of the Health Care Law Department at Mandelbaum and Salsburg, PC, and a contributor of a special chapter on Super Groups, a new profitable business model for physicians.

Lirov's new book, Medical Billing Networks and Processes - Profitable and Compliant Revenue Cycle Management in the Internet Age (http://www. amazon. com/dp/0979610133), helps both owners of healthcare clinics and managers of medical billing service companies understand the rules of the modern "payer-provider conflict" so that they can improve billing and reduce audit risk. This book systematically approaches billing from the payer-provider conflict perspective and shows how to use the "network effect" to level the playing field. The network effect is the most revolutionary characteristic of Internet technology. In short, it's when the value of a networked service to a customer increases in step with the growing number of customers, and it's used by services like Google, eBay, Skype, Amazon, and MySpace.

"Some state-managed insurance company audits have discovered up to 30% in mishandled and wrongly denied claims," says Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD, FACS, founder of Lighter for Life, a surgical practice, a co-founder of Billing Integration Group, and a contributor of an invited chapter on building best-of-breed integrated information technology solutions. "This book shows private practitioners how to automate and enable such insurance claim payment audits in real time."

"This follow-up to Lirov's earlier book, Practicing Profitability - Billing Network Effect (http://www. amazon. com/dp/0979610117), expands its scope by bringing in more information relevant to a wider range of medical specialties," says Eric Fishman, MD, who practiced orthopedic surgery for over 20 years prior to creating EHR Scope, a quarterly publication that includes the largest compendium of EMR software, and who contributed a chapter that compares dictation with point-and-click user interface for electronic medical records. "The book covers practice workflow, reporting, outsourcing, patient scheduling, EMR, SOAP notes, billing, collections, HIPAA compliance, and audit risk management."

"The best and perhaps the most common way for the federal government to 'cut government spending' and 'maintain the viability of the healthcare industry' has been through actively enforcing federal antifraud compliance laws against physicians and other healthcare providers," says Erum Raza, Esq., an associate of Fox Rothschild, LLP, and a contributor of two invited chapters about how the federal False Claims Act (FCA) can be enforced against physicians for improper coding and billing, how investigations come about, and how physicians can avoid investigation of their medical practice and/or liability under the FCA.

"This book is a service to all of those who wish to understand the billing process--and those who wish to address their own billing issues," writes Dr. Cassel in the book's foreword. "Rather than surrender to the overpowering and relentless tactics of the insurance companies, Lirov, who holds patents in artificial intelligence and computer security, has designed a solution that matches the power, sophistication, and cost advantages of the insurance companies to finally give the advantage to the physician."

Medical Billing Networks and Processes (http://www. amazon. com/dp/0979610133) spans forty four chapters and three hundred and twelve pages, and it contains informative illustrations, tables, and an extensive index. It's aimed at practice owners, owners of billing companies, practice managers, office management consultants, and billing specialists as well as recent graduates of medical schools and chiropractic colleges. Medical Billing Networks and Processes (ISBN 978-0-9796101-3-4) is published by Affinity Billing and available on Amazon.

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Heart-Failure Experts to Offer Rare Historic Review of Condition, Therapy, and Diversity in Chicago

Heart-Failure Experts to Offer Rare Historic Review of Condition, Therapy, and Diversity in Chicago

Four renowned cardiac physicians to address gathered cardiology communities on the historic-modern interplay and role of diversity in heart-failure diagnostic and treatment success in an effort to improve patient health and outcomes.

Springfield, MO (PRWEB) March 27, 2008

On the evening of March 31st, in Chicago, a premier group of heart-failure experts will present a vital retrospective into the nature of the disease, in order to change its future course. "A History of Heart Failure: A Journey from Ancient Therapies to Modern Interventions," will address gathered cardiology communities on the historic-modern interplay and role of diversity in diagnostic and treatment success.

Chronic cardiac disease is documented as far back as ancient Egypt. While morbidity rates have decreased markedly and solution options have advanced substantially in the last 50 years, in the U. S. alone nearly 5 million people still suffer from heart failure and another 550,000 more join the group each year. The History of Heart Failure Project aims to improve patient health and outcomes with highly effective, specialized insight from the medical community, for the medical community.

On March 31st, four renowned cardiac physicians will deliver four unique assessments of heart-failure documentation, research, and solutions; they are:
Hector Ventura -- Chairman, Graduate Medical Education, Section Head, Heart Failure/Transplantation, Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, Associate Professor, Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Professor, Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine -- "The First Writings of Heart Failure." Kirkwood Adams -- Associate Professor, Medicine & Radiology -- Cardiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Transplant Cardiologist & Director, Heart Failure Program -- "Good and Bad Adaptation: History of Hypertrophy -- Muscle to Matrix." Jim Young -- Chairman, Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Professor, Medicine, and Academic Chairman, Department of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Kaufman Center for Heart Failure -- "Modern Therapies & Interventions." Clyde Yancy -- Medical Director, Baylor Heart & Vascular Institute, Chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation, Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas -- "The History of Diversity in Cardiovascular Research."

Laura McCaskill, President & CEO of MEDAVERA, Inc., event co-sponsor, stated, "As a condition, heart failure has survived thousands of years. While the medical community has made remarkable progress in staying disease impact, new occurrences of the disease remain steady, challenging us to reach further and innovate farther. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from such a distinctive forum of experts. The exceptional knowledge and perspective that will be disseminated in one evening is uncommon, even today. And, reaffirming medical science in full chronological and cultural context surely boosts our societal ability to meet a truly human cause."

"A History of Heart Failure: A Journey from Ancient Therapies to Modern Interventions," will occur from 7pm-9pm Central, Monday, March 31, 2008, in the Empire Room of the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. Individuals attending the session are eligible for Continuing Medical Education credits through Educational Review Systems. The event is jointly sponsored by MEDAVERA, Inc., and the Medical Teaching Foundation, Inc., with unrestricted, non-vendor-biased educational grant support from Amgen, Biosite, Inc., CHF Solutions, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, and ResMed.

While not directly associated with ACC.08 (occurring March 29th to April 1st in Chicago), the "History of Heart Failure" event is intended to occur in parallel with ACC.08 in order to bestow additional useful knowledge to the convened medical community. The event is not part of the official ACC Annual Scientific Session and/or the SCAI Annual Scientific Sessions in Partnership with ACC i2 Summit as planned by their Program Committees.

About The History of Heart Failure Project
The History of Heart Failure Project is a collaborative educational effort designed to improve future patient care by enhancing medical professional understanding of historic and modern factors. For more information about The History of Heart Failure Project, please visit http://www. hfhistory. com (http://www. hfhistory. com).

About MEDAVERA, Inc.
MEDAVERA is a medical education company headquartered in Springfield, MO. The company mission is to improve patient health by identifying educational need and transferring medical knowledge with superior communication strategies and tools. For more information about MEDAVERA, please visit http://www. medavera. com (http://www. medavera. com).

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Osteoporosis Canada Selects TrialstatÂ’s Clincalanalytics and Data Management Services

Osteoporosis Canada Selects TrialstatÂ’s Clincalanalytics and Data Management Services

Web-based database to be used at clinics across Ontario to gather patient information on osteoporosis-related fractures.

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) July 11, 2007 -

TrialStat Corporation, a clinical data solutions on demand company, today announced that it has been selected by Osteoporosis Canada (OC) to provide electronic data capture (EDC) and data management services for the organization’s osteoporosis screening and education project being implemented at select fracture clinics across Ontario. OC chose TrialStat’s ClinicalAnaytics (CA) 4.0™ for its ability to rapidly deliver secure and flexible on demand EDC, while concurrently providing a comprehensive range of data management services in compliance with Health Canada and privacy regulations.

TrialStatÂ’s flexible data capture (FDC) architecture allows users at select OC clinics to deploy CA on a wide range of mobile devices, including tablets, PDAs and Pocket PCs. In addition, CAÂ’s browser-side encryption, an industry first, ensures that only OC users and eligible colleagues can create and view data respectively. The module goes beyond standard security practices by ensuring that data in specified fields is fully encrypted before it ever leaves the browser.

OC is a key stakeholder implementing the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy, which seeks to prevent the onset of osteoporosis by educating seniors and school children about bone health. The strategy will also strive to improve early diagnosis and intervention, integrate services to provide enhanced treatment and management. In addition, the strategy will aid medical professionals by providing tools to help them use clinical practice guidelines and conduct more research to increase knowledge about osteoporosis.

“We are pleased to be working with Osteoporosis Canada,” said Jonathan Barker, President and CEO, TrialStat. “Using some of CA’s most innovative features will enable OC users to be up and running quickly and securely. Our ability to deploy CA with a suite of data management services underscores our strength in delivering database solutions on demand and on budget.”

On July 18, TrialStat will hold a Webinar on regulatory compliance for on demand Web-based applications and their data centers. CA and its infrastructure are fully compliant with international regulatory standards, including the FDA's 21 CFR Part 11 and the good electronic clinical trial practices demanded by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) and Health Canada. For registration details, please visit www. trialstat. com.

About Trialstat

TrialStat Corporation provides innovative clinical data solutions on demand that optimize the collection and management of research to enable customers to accelerate the commercialization of new life science products. CA 4.0 is a robust and scaleable Web-based EDC on demand platform used by leading biopharma organizations. SRS 4.0™ automates systematic reviews using real-time collaboration and management tools, while ESRNexus™ (www. esrnexus. com) is the most comprehensive and free Web-based search engine for evidence-based reference literature. More information about TrialStat is available at www. trialstat. com.

About Osteoporosis Canada

Osteoporosis Canada, a registered charity, is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. The organization works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information to patients, health care professionals and the public. Services to individuals with osteoporosis and the public include free publications, a bilingual toll-free information line, educational programs and referrals to self-help groups and community resources. The organization works with health care professionals across the country to ensure the latest prevention, diagnostic and treatment options are available to individuals with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Canada has developed practice guidelines and standards for use by physicians in their clinical practice. More information about OC is available at www. osteoporosis. ca

ClinicalAnalytics 4.0, SRS 4.0 and ESRNexus are registered trademarks of TrialStat Corporation.

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Las Tiendas Village Shopping Center Sponsors Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Las Tiendas Village Shopping Center Sponsors Breast Cancer Awareness Event

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the merchants at Las Tiendas Village Shopping Center in Chandler, Arizona are showing their support by hosting a fundraising event which features attractions such as the local Fire Trucks, Hamilton High School Cheerleading Squad, free chair massages, free prize giveaways, and free health demonstrations and screenings. The event is on Saturday, October 14, 2006 between 10 am and 2 pm. Admission is free to the public.

Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) September 26, 2006

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and the merchants at Las Tiendas Village in Chandler are hosting a fundraising event to promote awareness for Breast Cancer and support ongoing research. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free and families are invited to enjoy various activities sponsored by the Las Tiendas Village Merchants.

Attractions will include a chance to view the Chandler Fire Department Fire Truck and PMT Ambulance. Donation stations will be located in the center to provide a chance to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Ladies can receive a free Breast Cancer Health Kit from the American Cancer Society and also receive instruction on post-mastectomy scar exercises and therapeutic massage at UCR Health Centers. Slim and Tone is offering free body fat testing and an assessment of body mass index. There will also be free Blood Pressure checks and also free chair massages. Hamilton High School Cheerleading Squad will be demonstratingt cheers in support of Breast Cancer research. UCR Health Centers is also starting their 2006-2007 Flu Shot Campaign and the public will have a chance to receive their vaccination early for the upcoming flu season. There will be food sponsors from the local restaurants and free prizes giveaways including a Prize Wheel of Fortune from Las Tiendas Merchants. Sponsoring merchants will also be donating up to 15% of all food sales during the event hours directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Event sponsors include: UCR Health Centers; Slim and Tone; Dilly’s Deli; Red Brick Pizza; Leisure Leather; Chipotle Mexican Grill; AZ Internal Medicine; and Yovana Yogurt.

For more details call UCR Health Centers at (480) 855-7585.

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World's Largest Ronald McDonald House Selects Blackbaud NetCommunity to Boost Web Presence and Engage Supporters

World's Largest Ronald McDonald House Selects Blackbaud NetCommunity to Boost Web Presence and Engage Supporters

Wave social networking and OnDemand hosting will enrich online experience for Ronald McDonald House of New York supporters

Charleston, SC (Vocus) November 10, 2008

Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), announced today that the Ronald McDonald House of New York has selected Blackbaud® NetCommunity™ (http://www. blackbaud. com/products/internet/netcommunity. aspx) with Wave social networking (http://www. blackbaud. com/bb/bbnc/wave. aspx) as its Internet marketing and communications solution. The House has also chosen Blackbaud OnDemand Services for application hosting and IT support (http://www. blackbaud. com/services/ondemand. aspx). The New York City-based nonprofit realized how important an engaged online community is to its success and turned to Blackbaud for help in enhancing its web presence.

"Blackbaud NetCommunity will provide the solution we need to integrate our off - and online activities and enrich our supporters' online experience," said Richard Martin, Ronald McDonald House of New York's director of development. "For even greater efficiency, we have turned to Blackbaud's hosting solution, OnDemand. With less of an IT burden, we plan to focus on our mission of creating a home away from home for these families."

As the largest facility of its kind in the world, the Ronald McDonald House of New York occupies an eleven-story, 79,000-square-foot building in Manhattan. The organization provides housing for families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer and are being treated at one of 14 New York City-area partner hospitals. So far in 2008, The House has raised $12 million, and in 2007, accommodated 500 families of children diagnosed with cancer.

"We are proud to expand our 15-year partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of New York, providing the solution that will enable the organization to achieve an engaged online community," said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. "The Ronald McDonald House of New York has developed an innovative web strategy and with Blackbaud's solutions, will connect with constituents by establishing an interactive website and online community while managing email campaigns and online giving."

With Blackbaud NetCommunity featuring Wave social networking, the Ronald McDonald House of New York will have a new website with online event registration, community forums, and mass email communication capabilities. The new Wave social networking tools will enable The House to build mission-specific online communities with high levels of interactivity. Blackbaud NetCommunity integrates with The Raiser's Edge®, The House's constituent relationship management application; providing a single source for up-to-date constituent information. For more information on Blackbaud NetCommunity featuring Wave social networking, visit http://www. blackbaud. com/netcommunity (http://www. blackbaud. com/netcommunity).

About Ronald McDonald House of New York
In 1978, the Ronald McDonald House of New York opened our doors to families with children undergoing cancer therapy in New York City. Families come to stay at The House after their child is diagnosed with cancer and is sent to a New York City medical center for treatment unavailable elsewhere. Each family is referred to The House through a hospital social worker, based on need. Since first opening, the Ronald McDonald has been a "home away from home" for nearly 25,000 families dealing with pediatric cancer. Without the Ronald McDonald House, many of these families would not have been able to afford to stay in New York City so that their child could receive cancer treatment. Of the children who come and stay at The House, 85% have survived their illness and gone on to lead normal, healthy lives. For more information, visit http://www. rmdh. org (http://www. rmdh. org).

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations -- including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, InTouch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation -- use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud's sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit http://www. blackbaud. com (http://www. blackbaud. com).

Media Contacts:

Melissa Dodge
Blackbaud, Inc.
Melissa. dodge @ blackbaud. com
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Richard Martin
Ronald McDonald House of New York
Rmartin @ rmdh. org
212.639.0206

Source: Blackbaud

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New Release Magdalen's Way A Journey With Mary of Magdala, Bride of Christ & Keeper of the Way By Arlene Colver

New Release Magdalen's Way A Journey With Mary of Magdala, Bride of Christ & Keeper of the Way By Arlene Colver

Through an incredible dream sequence, Arlene Colver has been able to access the life of Mary Magdalen as the Bride of Christ and later as a woman of philosophy and spiritual endeavors. Arlene became, during her sleeping hours, totally immersed in her identity to the point of living within Magdalen. From her journal pages she has created Magdalen`s Way.

(PRWEB) October 5, 2003

Magdalen`s Way is a journey through the life and love of Mary Magdalen and Jesus of Nazareth. The story is sometimes heart wrenching, sometimes humorous and always inspiring as Magdalen`s ministry after the Master`s ascension and the birth of the couple`s daughter, Sharon, takes her from the Celtic tribes of Gaul to the shores of Avalon and the County of Holland spreading her Way throughout the Roman Empire.

Everyone`s Mastery and happiness depend upon how well they care for their soul. No matter how healthy your lifestyle or how well off your finances, or how well adjusted you are in society, you will not manifest mastery until your soul has been satisfied. The soul requires a deep and loving relationship with its Source and a well of imaginative myth, ritual and religion from which to draw its nourishment.

Mary of Magdala discovered the sanctity of life and the cycle of philosophical evolution through the myths of many nations, the exploration of her own imagination and the practice of daily religious ritual. The result enabled her to find what she most longed for, the freedom to be the woman she was and always in Love with Life.

The hair on some readers` necks may be standing on end, for in this so called new age many have come to study alternative philosophies precisely to evade myth, ritual and formal religion. Take heed, what you attempt to avoid may be what you need the most.

ISBN: 1-59113-377-7

Paper Back

460 Pages

Order from: Booklocker. com

Rejuvenation™ and AthletiCo Physical Therapy Join Forces to Create a Series of Instructional Fitness DVDs for Rejuvenation's Rehabilitative Kits

Rejuvenation™ and AthletiCo Physical Therapy Join Forces to Create a Series of Instructional Fitness DVDs for Rejuvenation's Rehabilitative Kits

Rejuvenation Prevention & Rehabilitation™, a unique line of injury prevention and rehabilitation fitness products, joined forces with fellow Chicago-based rehabilitation provider, AthletiCo, to create a series of instructional DVDs for the Rejuvenation™ Alignment and Mobility Kit. In addition to the DVD, the kit comes with a foam roller used to improve alignment and hip mobility while increasing core flexibility. The Alignment & Mobility Kit also targets legs, back, arms and core.

Chicago, IL (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Rejuvenation Prevention & Rehabilitation™, a unique line of injury prevention and rehabilitation fitness products, joined forces with fellow Chicago-based rehabilitation provider, AthletiCo, to create a series of instructional DVDs for the Rejuvenation™ Alignment and Mobility Kit. In addition to the DVD, the kit comes with a foam roller used to improve alignment and hip mobility while increasing core flexibility. The Alignment & Mobility Kit also targets legs, back, arms and core.

In addition to their close proximity to one another, the companies’ similar goals to restore the body, prevent injury, build muscle and maintain the solid foundation that is essential for optimal performance today, tomorrow and beyond, make Rejuvenation and AthletiCo’s partnership a natural alliance.

AthletiCo physical therapists provided analysis on the product, assisted in the content development for the DVD, and demonstrated the correct mechanics for product use throughout the DVD. Now, after successfully launching the companies’ first collaborative kit in over 1200 Target stores nationwide, Rejuvenation looks forward to working with AthletiCo again in the near future to create additional media and training programs together.

ABOUT REJUVENATION™
Rejuvenation™ is a complete line of premium quality fitness products specifically created to aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Designed by experts to help renew and restore the body as well as rehabilitate and prevent injury by building strength, increasing flexibility, improving range of motion and boosting muscle endurance, each Rejuvenation™ product’s revolutionary design and state of the art innovations, work towards the company’s overall goal of helping you live longer, stay fit and be healthy. Rejuvenation Prevention and Rehabilitation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pivotal 5, Inc. http://www. rejuvenationrehab. com

ABOUT ATHLETICO
AthletiCo provides orthopedic rehabilitation including physical and occupational/hand therapy, work rehabilitation, performing arts rehabilitation, women’s health therapy, spine control, pediatric physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and athletic training. Expanded services include performance enhancement, fitness center memberships, golf fitness, endurance, nutrition, and massage therapy. Since 1991, AthletiCo has been the proud provider of rehabilitation, fitness, and performance services to many professional teams, performing arts companies, endurance programs, golf associations, volleyball clubs, high schools, colleges, and events in Illinois, Milwaukee, and Northwest Indiana.

Live longer, stay fit, and be healthy with Rejuvenation™.

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Arbonne International Introduces Daily Detox Tea

Arbonne International Introduces Daily Detox Tea

Arbonne International, creator and distributor of superior health and beauty products, introduces Figure 8 Daily Detox Tea, a soothing, beneficial tea that supports the bodyÂ’s natural detoxification and cleansing process.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2005

Arbonne International, creator and distributor of superior health and beauty products, introduces Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea, a soothing, beneficial tea that supports the body’s natural detoxification and cleansing process. Comprised of a gentle blend of herbs and botanicals, Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea supports healthy functioning of the liver and kidneys - the body’s natural filtering system, and exemplifies the Arbonne philosophy of “beauty from the inside out”.

The body is exposed to toxins everyday, from air, drinking water, food, and over-the-counter drugs. The liver acts as a filter, providing our first line of defense against these toxins and sending non-harmful waste to the kidneys for elimination. Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea supports both liver and kidney function by providing antioxidant protection to combat toxins and free radical exposure, as well as ingredients specifically chosen for their beneficial properties.

Unlike other detoxification products that contain harsh ingredients, Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea has no caffeine and is gentle enough to use everyday. The tea’s natural diuretic properties stem from herbs that have been used for centuries, harvested around the world and selected specifically from the area in which they thrive.

Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea contains pure, safe, and beneficial ingredients, including*:

 Milk thistle, to support and protect healthy liver function  Couch grass root, which helps to gently remove toxins  Lemon grass provides flavor and soothing aroma, as well as antioxidant properties; also aids in digestion  Sarsaparilla root protects the liver and supports detoxification; also possesses anti-oxidant properties  Peppermint leaves aid in digestion  Dandelion root, to support the liver and gall bladder to eliminate waste  Uva ursi leaves, which help support the kidneys  Burdock root helps promote kidney function and removes toxins from the body; may also prevent free radical tissue damage  Fennel fruit, which aids in digestion and offers relief for occasional bloating

Enjoy Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea at least three times per day. For additional healthy benefits, try adding a touch of honey for natural sweetness, or lemon as another rich source of antioxidants.

Daily Detox Tea is the newest addition to Arbonne International’s Figure 8ä line of weight-loss products, which also consists of Go Easy! Protein Shakes, Just Go! Fiber Shakes, On the Go! Weight Loss Chews, and Going, Going, Gone! Dietary Supplement. Figure 8ä Daily Detox Tea may be used safely in conjunction with these products and all of Arbonne’s products, and is an easy and convenient way of keeping the body sufficiently hydrated.

Established in the U. S. in 1980 and celebrating 25 years in business in 2005, Arbonne International distributes a complete line of pure Swiss skin & body care, color, nutrition and aromatherapy products through its network of Independent Consultants. Arbonne is a privately-held company with an active, independent sales force over 200,000 across the United States & Canada. A member of the Direct Selling Association, Arbonne is part of an industry that shared $29.55 billion in U. S. Retail Sales in 2003.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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