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SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – July 6, 2010) –  International Stem Cell Institute (ISCI, http://www.iStemCelli.com) announced today a major breakthrough in stem cell therapy providing new hope for those suffering with Parkinson’s disease in the US and worldwide. The procedure using placenta stem cells is reversing current medical thinking which relies heavily on the use of drugs and surgery. This new advancement in medicine may be a significant step in the long sought after cure for Parkinson’s disease. Compared to prior medical procedures, ISCI’s proprietary stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s patients is showing immediate beneficial effects for many patients, and at a cost most families can afford.

Why Surgery Is Expensive and Risky
In one of the largest FDA approved randomized controlled studies, new Parkinson’s research shows motor functions in patients with very advanced symptoms can be improved with brain surgery. The study just published in the June 3 New England Journal of Medicine reports beneficial results from deep brain stimulation (DBS), an extreme and invasive surgical procedure which until now has been one of the most effective weapons in the war on the disease. However, International Stem Cell Institute (ISCI), a leading US based organization in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine, believes Parkinson’s symptoms can be alleviated — almost to the point of full restoration — using placenta stem cells. Administering these stem cells, an easy and painless treatment, avoids the risks and costs of surgery. And unlike the wait for future drugs and clinical trials, stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s is not years off in the future but available to Parkinson’s sufferers right now.

Potential Drawbacks to DBS
One of the most serious adverse effects from DBS is intracranical hemorrhaging. The risk of hemorrhage closely correlates with the number of microelectrode passes used to determine the target location, with experts claiming it’s better to do more passes than less to be sure of where the electrodes are placed. “This kind of surgery requires many specialists, a Parkinson’s disease expert, a surgeon very skilled in stereotactic functional neurosurgery, a radiologist to precisely locate the target, and a physiologist for microelectrode placement and reading,” according to Rita Alexander, ISCI executive director. “Setting the stimulation parameters can take several hours, and more time is required for repeat evaluations to make certain the settings are correct. Clearly this procedure is very costly, risky, and can run $60,000 or more per patient. There may be negative consequences of targeting as well, including cognitive and psychological changes in patients.”

Treating Parkinson’s with Stem Cells Can Stop The Shaking, Restore Movement
“At ISCI we’ve successfully treated over 3,000 patients with many serious chronic diseases and we’re putting a huge focus on helping Parkinson’s patients. Our procedure represents a dramatic new advance in treating the disease, we’re seeing outstanding improved functions in advanced patients who can’t be satisfactorily controlled with drugs or high risk surgery,”  says Anderson. The therapeutic results from placental adult stem cell therapy is clearly effective at relieving the symptoms, and can provide a better quality of life for those in moderate to severe stages of the disease. ISCI is currently offering Parkinson’s patients the opportunity to undergo these innovative, less painful and less invasive medical treatments at a reasonable cost compared to brain surgery. “The families and individuals we work with are reporting truly amazing results,” Anderson maintains. “Some patients show amazing recovery from the nonstop shaking, regaining their balance and fluidity of motion. Their overall color is better and in some cases full range of movement is being restored.” Remarkably patients are recovering their ability to speak, to use handwriting and utensils, and showing decreasing problems with incontinence, swallowing and drooling. The International Stem Cell Institute is committed to providing innovative, long-term solutions for patients with chronic diseases ranging from cardiovascular disease and stroke, cerebral palsy, diabetes, autoimmune diseases such as RA and more.

Parkinson’s patients and their families are encouraged to contact ISCI directly at www.istemcelli.com/parkinsons.html

About ISCI (www.iStemCelli.com) ISCI is a leader in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine dedicated to restoring vibrant health and quality of life for thousands of people with degenerative diseases around the world. Over 3000 patients have safely undergone stem cell treatments. The company has a global reach and is dedicated to the highest medical and ethical standards.

Disclaimer: Stem Cell Therapies offered for consideration by International Stem Cell Institute are not currently approved by the FDA and the treatments and procedures mentioned take place outside the USA.

Stem Cell Treatments are not a cure for any condition, disease or injury, nor a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and care. The information contained in this press release and ISCI’s written materials should not be considered medical advice. It is intended to be used for educational and information purposes only.

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – July 6, 2010) –  Today the recreational athlete has access to quality sports care and rehabilitation. With a foundation of chiropractic, the prevention and maintenance of sports related injuries is moving to higher levels. Practitioners offer a variety of techniques to assist the individual as a complete physical system, rather than trying to fix an isolated condition.

Dr. Wendy Weisflog, D.C., C.C.S.P., chosen as a “Top Doctor of 2009” by Phoenix Magazine, operates the Arizona Sports & Rehabilitation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. She takes an advanced approach by introducing a variety of treatment options. “We don’t stop with the traditional chiropractic approach,” claims Dr. Weisflog. “We work with the complete individual, providing the right combination of treatments and focused lifestyle guidance. We help our patients not only deal with nagging physical problems, but set them up for long-term success.”

Chiropractic deals with the structure of the body, with an emphasis on the spine. Manipulation or “adjustment” of the spine and skeletal structure is used to realign and relieve nerve interference or other malfunction. Spinal and joint alignment is the essential building block of resolving chronic injury.

Chiropractic is accepted as a viable approach, especially in sports medicine. In a 2002 study, 31% of NFL teams use chiropractors in an official capacity as part of their staffs, with trainer referrals to chiropractors approaching 77%.

Following chiropractic treatment, a prescribed course of activity allows the body to return to normal movement without causing further damage. Various forms of massage relax muscles and soft-tissue, allowing skeletal adjustments to be sustained. Length of treatment depends on severity of the injury and the patient’s condition. At the appropriate time, exercise and strength training may be introduced to help the individual return to normal activity.

At Arizona Sports & Rehabilitation Center, the patient is encouraged to make lifestyle changes to avoid continuing aggravation. The recreational athlete benefits from the professionals that treat them, because the pros demand the best. Dr. Weisflog states, “We use a variety of programs depending on the attitude, commitment and needs of our clients. Some find acupuncture helpful, while others respond to E-Stim therapy, which involves mild electrical stimulation. Also, we give them a maintenance program which usually involves stretching and age-appropriate exercise, so they won’t need a long-term rehabilitation period.” 

Today’s amateur athlete has a wide range of top level options, all geared to getting back in the game, quickly and easily. For more information: www.azsportsrehab.com

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – July 6, 2010) –  The Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP) is a non-surgical method that regenerates ligaments and treats chronic pain. Dr. Michael Cronin says, “During a Platelet therapy procedure the patient’s blood is drawn and put into a centrifuge which separates the plasma containing the essential platelets from the unneeded red blood cells. The PRP solution is carefully injected back into the patient’s injury area. The concentrated injection stimulates (mimics) the healing process through growth factors contained in the platelets.”

Dr. Michael Cronin was recently featured on the front cover of the Top Doctors of April 2010 in the April issue of Phoenix Magazine. Dr. Cronin is well known in Scottsdale for treating golfers for pain and injury recovery. “We often see multiple joint dysfunctions in our golfers. Our golfers are itching to get back on the course. Depending on the severity of the injury, utilizing Platelet Therapy, we can get them comfortable and moving again pretty quickly.”

Media attention first came to the revolutionary PRP treatment when Tiger Woods used it successfully to speed his recovery after surgery to his left knee. Woods was able to play in all four majors after four treatments of PRP. Tiger Woods has spoken openly about the success of his PRP Treatment in press conferences.

“PRP Treatment is no longer reserved for the elite,” states Dr Cronin. “We are having great success with our Golfers right here in Scottsdale.” In addition to sports injuries, PRP is useful for musculoskeletal pain, back pain, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff tear, torn meniscus, strained tendons, ligaments and degenerated discs.

PRP Therapy is a major component of the healing process that Dr. Cronin prescribes. “If our Golfers want to be back on the course faster, we must attack the cause of the pain in a multi-faceted approach,” Cronin continues.

Michael Cronin, NMD, DAAPM, is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management and Founder of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. “Treating pain effectively and achieving complete recovery is an important part of what we do here. PRP has given hope to those whom only a few years ago had very limited options to recovery,” says Dr. Cronin.

A short series of treatments is normal. The goal is to repair the injured areas, not just relieve the pain. The procedure does not create much discomfort and is recommended over the traditional use of cortisone injections.

For more info: www.plateletAZ.com

OMAHA, NE–(Marketwire – July 1, 2010) –  Avantas is proud to announce a new agreement to provide the healthcare scheduling software, Smart Square, to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY.

Smart Square is a comprehensive labor management tool designed specifically for healthcare. Intuitive, flexible, and highly configurable, it can be utilized system-wide in both nursing and non-nursing units. 

With Smart Square, organizations can effectively schedule core staff and proactively manage contingency staff against forecasted patient demand, while elevating labor management to an enterprise business initiative.

Interfacing seamlessly with 3^rd party Time/Attendance, Payroll and HRIS systems, Smart Square provides real-time analytics and dashboards that identify opportunities to adjust staffing levels, manage incidental worked time, and prevent waste. Additionally, the Software as a Service (SaaS) platform reduces costly internal infrastructure and enables access to all the tools within the application anytime, from anywhere. 

“The only certainty healthcare organizations can rely upon in these changing times is the ongoing pressure to keep productivity on target,” said Chris Fox, Avantas’ Senior Vice President of Growth & Innovation. “Smart Square enables hospitals to better manage their resources by making proactive, cost-conscious staffing decisions that meet the needs of their patients. With Smart Square, CVPH is poised to flourish while providing the exceptional care for which they are known.”

CVPH is a 391-bed facility recognized as a leader in providing quality care and health and wellness services to North Country residents in upstate New York. “CVPH is excited to be partnering with Avantas for the implementation of Smart Square,” says Rosemary Reif, Associate Vice President of Patient Services at CVPH. “After researching other automated staffing and scheduling systems, we are confident this is the product for us — providing the sophistication, expertise, and support to streamline and maximize our employee resources!” Also point on the project from CVPH are Julie Brunell, Associate Vice President of Patient Services and Rhonda Kowalowski, Office Supervisor-Patient Services.

Discover the Smart Square difference by scheduling a web demo: 888-338-6148.

About Avantas

Avantas (www.avantas.biz) is an Omaha, Nebraska-based company devoted to serving the healthcare industry. By combining advanced technology with evidence-based methodologies, Avantas delivers immediate ROI and long-term savings by helping healthcare organizations realize continual improvement with regard to healthcare scheduling and staffing.

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KANSAS CITY, MO–(Marketwire – July 1, 2010) –  Internal Health Specialist and Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Robert Patterson recently evaluated the benefits of working with Jennings Social Media Marketing.

Watch Dr. Patterson review social media marketing:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MichelleJPRA

Dr. Patterson explains that in a busy practice it is difficult to just get through his emails every day, let alone try to deal with essential parts of marketing such as Facebook, Twitter or the blog. “Jennings Social Media Marketing gives me the tools I need to see how much traffic we have to our blog, how many followers we have on Twitter, how many people signed up for our e-newsletter and how many hits we get on our website. I can see the growth of these areas with my own eyes. Valerie Jennings, CEO of Jennings Social Media Marketing, helps me manage all of the marketing, advertising and public relations. It is important to have someone like Valerie, who is high energy, to push me and give me deadlines,” said Patterson.

Patterson said that Jennings gives him confidence that all of the marketing, advertising and public relation needs for his practice will be taken care of. “Jennings Social Media Marketing is an extension of my staff. They work hard to deliver measurable results. Our relationship with Jennings will definitely be a long-term one,” said Dr. Patterson.

Jennings Social Media Marketing is a full service company that utilizes the art of online storytelling with the science of measuring quantifiable results. Jennings creates comprehensive social media marketing and Web advertising strategies from website design and development to viral videos. The company represents publicly traded to medium-sized businesses across the U.S. and overseas including technology, sports, sustainability, entertainment, travel, financial, health care and real estate.

Dr. Robert Patterson is the founder of Overland Chiropractic and has been practicing for more than 20 years in the Kansas City area. In 2007, his clinic became only one of approximately 300 Creating Wellness centers located in the United States, Canada and New Zealand. Patterson is a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College (Kansas City), class of January 1988 and has specialized in the treatment of low back and leg pain for much of his career. Patterson is one of only three certified doctors in Kansas in Cox Flexion Distraction (decompression) manipulation. Most recently, he received Certification as an Internal Health Specialist through Logan College of Chiropractic.

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HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – July 1, 2010) –  PerioHealth^™ Professionals, also known as Houston’s Smile Engineers^™, are a team of dedicated dental specialists who specialize not only in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, but also in the placement of dental implants, a permanent replacement for lost or damaged teeth.

The principals of PerioHealth Professionals, Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS, practicing in Houston for a combined total of 40 years, are world-renowned experts when it comes to dental implants. Their implant expertise has helped thousands of patients from Houston and across the nation, enabling them to eat solid foods, advance their careers, find romance, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Both are board-certified periodontists, and each has extensively lectured on, written about, and conducted research on the latest advances in dental implants and related surgical procedures. They are considered pioneers in an advanced form of implant treatment called “guided implant surgery,” which uses computer technology and 3-D digital X-rays to ensure the most precise implant placement possible.

“There is no doubt that dental implants are among the most significant advances in dentistry, with guided implant surgery helping to make the placement and success of same-day implants more predictable, “says Dr. McGuire. “However, the marketing claims of some high-volume implant practices lead consumers to believe that implants can be placed quickly in all cases, and this is not always true.”

PerioHealth patients, according to Drs. McGuire and Scheyer, frequently come in with severe gum disease and bone loss. “As periodontists, we are uniquely qualified to assess the individual patient’s gums and underlying bone structure to determine if they can support and sustain a dental implant,” explains Dr. Scheyer. “If not, we can perform preliminary surgical procedures, including tissue grafting and bone regeneration, to help rebuild the strong foundation needed to bear the load of an implant during chewing, etc.” 

Other factors that Drs. McGuire and Scheyer take into consideration when evaluating each dental implant candidate include the following:

• The age of the patient
• How long the tooth has been missing
• Pre-existing periodontal disease
• Overall patient health
• Individual’s rate of healing
• Whether the implant is in the front or back of the mouth
• Whether implants can be splinted together

“There’s no doubt that dental implants, when placed correctly and monitored properly, can dramatically improve a person’s smile, quality of life, and overall health, and last for a lifetime,” comments Dr. McGuire. “However, to ensure all of these patient benefits, we at PerioHealth Professionals believe a personalized approach to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up is required.”

About PerioHealth^™ Professionals

Known as Houston’s very own “Smile Engineers^™,” PerioHealth^™ Professionals has established itself as the most trusted source for accurate information and expert treatment regarding a variety of relevant topics within the dental field, including oral/systemic health links, single and multiple-site implants, tissue engineering, periodontal plastic surgery, and guided implant surgery. 

Established in 1979, PerioHealth Professionals is led by Michael K. McGuire, DDS and E. Todd Scheyer, DDS, MS. Both are board-certified periodontists who have dedicated their professional lives to the practice of periodontics, the organized leadership of the profession, and educating fellow dentists and patients alike on the various aspects of proper periodontal care, including:

• Dental implants
• Tissue grafting to reduce gum recession and bone loss
• Periodontal procedures to correct damaged or extracted teeth
• Prevention, identification, and treatment of periodontal disease
• Recontouring of the teeth and gums
• Bone regeneration therapy
• Education and clinical research

PerioHealth Professionals’ “personalized care” philosophy is what drives the independent periodontal practice to best serve its patients by not being locked into a specific treatment protocol or dental implant product line. Instead, PerioHealth Professional team members are firm believers in “patient-driven dentistry,” which means each periodontal and implant case is treated with optimum, personalized care from the initial evaluation and treatment to long-term follow-up and maintenance. 

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NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  Stimulus incentives designed to spur hospitals and physicians to use EMR systems are among several factors that will drive growth of handheld devices in healthcare, according to a new report from healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information. The report, “Handhelds in Healthcare: The World Market for PDAs, Tablet PCs, Handheld Monitors & Scanners,” indicates that handheld device sales for healthcare use reached $8.2 billion globally in 2009 and are expected to increase to seven percent for the next five years as physicians and hospitals purchase new IT systems. 

“The ARRA incentives for electronic medical records do not specifically reimburse doctors for devices,” said Bruce Carlson, Publisher of Kalorama Information. “But they are getting healthcare organizations to think about IT purchases, and they are helping to make the argument for better electronic data entry, something that we think will lead to increased sales for devices used to enter data.”

Other factors are driving the expansion of this market, including a growing and aging population, a shortage of qualified medical professionals, cost restraints, and medical error reduction measures, according to the report. The propensity of doctors and nurses to use the devices is also driving sales. 

“Healthcare workers need to be mobile, and so PDAs and monitoring devices have long been a good fit,” said Carlson.

The report looks at all handheld devices and makes specific forecasts for each category. Patient monitoring devices account for the largest share of sales in the handheld market, largely due to the range of products available, the number of conditions requiring monitoring, and increasing demand for essential monitoring products in portable sizes, such as ultrasound and ECG. Administrative devices have exploded over the last five years with the growing use of PDAs, smartphones, and tablet PCs taking hold in the healthcare industry. Advances in technology and the continued benefits provided by handheld devices are a significant factor in driving this market.

Competitors supplying new technologies to hospitals are mainly large, established healthcare companies, often working in conjunction with other information technology companies on an entire system. Some of the top companies offering handhelds are Research in Motion, GE Healthcare, Global Media, Medtronic, Omron, Siemens Healthcare, Socket Mobile, Inc. and Welch Allyn.

“Handhelds in Healthcare: The World Market for PDAs, Tablet PCs, Handheld Monitors & Scanners” provides profiles of these competitors, discusses trends in handheld technology in healthcare and forecasts the market for these devices. The report can be found at:
http://www.kaloramainformation.com/redirect.asp?progid=79304&productid=2703662.

About Kalorama Information
Kalorama Information supplies the latest in independent market research in the life sciences, as well as a full range of custom research services. We routinely assist the media with healthcare topics. Follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/KaloramaInfo) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2177845&trk=hb_side_g).

TARRYTOWN, NY–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  A new study holds promising evidence that monitoring certain molecules during fetal growth may potentially permit doctors to reverse a cleft palate before birth. Published in the journal Development, researchers at the USC School of Dentistry found that an excess of a specific protein resulted in the formation of a cleft palate. “There are exciting developments on the horizon regarding our understanding of cleft palates,” noted plastic surgeon Dr. Tae Ho Kim of the New York Group for Plastic Surgery in Tarrytown, New York. “Breakthroughs like these could one day help us successfully prevent or treat this condition early on in babies,” Kim continued.

Dr. Kim, a craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgeon, has worked for many years treating patients with craniofacial deformities. He restores the natural symmetry and balance of the human face for those born with complex physical deformities. His work is not limited to cleft palates, as he also works with cases of craniosynostoses, hemangiomas, vascular malformations, jaw deformities, burns and traumatic injuries. In addition to his work as the Chief of Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and the Westchester Medical Center, Dr. Kim runs an informational website on cleft palates at www.craniofacialhealing.com.

The protein, sonic hedgehog homolog (SHH), which is regulated by two genes, the Msx1 and the Dlx5, must be maintained within a certain level in order for proper palate formation in a fetus. If the protein is not properly balanced, a cleft palate could form. The Msx1 and Dlx5 genes both encourage and discourage the protein’s growth respectively and are needed for the development of the main facial structures, such as the skull, teeth and the palate.

In the study, originating from the School of Dentistry’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, fetal mice were purposely bred with an Msx1 deficiency, which suppressed SHH protein growth and promoted the formation of cleft palates. However, when the researchers also suppressed the Dlx5 gene, SHH was expressed and the palate experienced a regrowth. After birth, the palates of the mice were intact, with small differences as compared to the palates of healthy mice. The “regulated” palates, however, functioned as normally as the healthy palates.

Dr. Kim states that cleft palates are one of the most common congenital birth defects in humans. They occur in 1 of every 700 newborns, and are seen more in males than females. The treatment is very complex, taking many years before it is completed. Initial repair is done early, with a subsequent repair happening a year later, then about every 2 to 4 years until the age of 16, if necessary. However, these treatments are not without complications, such as problems with eating or speaking.

Dr. Kim is hopeful. “The proper balance of these genes and their influence on the protein is an exciting concept that could have positive implications on this troubling condition,” he said.

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HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  Independence Day is a national holiday with a multitude of celebrations to commemorate our country’s freedom. The day is marked with traditional family gatherings including parades, picnics and riveting fireworks displays.

But July 4 can be a somber day for members of the military who are facing deployment to military outposts in Iraq and across the Afghan combat zone. The Center of Reproductive Medicine (CORM) maintains that the celebration of Independence Day this year should not exclusively honor those that have fallen in defense of our country, but to also honor those who are currently in harm’s way serving in our military. As a leading Texas fertility clinic, CORM would like to offer men in the military preparing to deploy the opportunity to freeze their sperm at no charge.

CORM has offered sperm freezing since the very first deployment to Iraq in 2003 and will continue to do so until these conflicts come to an end and all of our military have returned home safely.

The process of sperm cryopreservation or freezing is simple and safe in terms of protecting and maintaining fertility potential for the male. The sperm are frozen in liquid nitrogen where the cells will remain unchanged until they are needed. 

“The success rate of conception using frozen sperm is excellent and we are pleased to offer servicemen this option,” said CORM medical director, Vicki Schnell, M.D. “We recognize how difficult deployment can be for couples wanting to start a family and hope that the end result is a safe return and a healthy baby.”

CORM is the only accredited Tricare infertility provider in the Houston Bay Area/Webster and Southeast Beaumont area. Tricare insurance covers infertility diagnostic testing and the cycle management portion of a treatment cycle.

About The Center of Reproductive Medicine
The Center of Reproductive Medicine (CORM), located at 1015 Medical Center Boulevard in Webster, Texas, is a full service, state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to female and male infertility. CORM has an on-site SurgiCenter, complete diagnostic and laboratory facilities, in-vitro fertilization laboratory and Andrology and Endocrine labs. The highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, lab technicians and counselors is committed to assisting each patient in a positive and nurturing manner. 

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HERNDON, VA–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) – Truestone, LLC, a provider of enterprise IT and mission operations solutions to the Federal government, announced today that “Readying Your Infrastructure for EMR” — an article on the steps healthcare providers can take to prepare and implement an electronic medical record (EMR) infrastructure has been featured in the May 2010 issue of Information Week Analytics.

The article, written by John Sankovich, Truestone’s VP of Federal Civilian Services, focuses on making smart technology-ready investment decisions in anticipation of increased demand for medical services and adoption of EMRs. Although the Federal government has created a $17 billion program to reimburse doctors and hospitals for implementing EMR systems, fewer than 10% of providers have taken concrete steps toward digital medical records.

The article provides frameworks for assessing requirements, determining delivery models, selecting hardware vendors and right-sizing server specifications. Sankovich also provides scoping mechanisms to help healthcare providers determine the proper server configuration for the size and scope of their practice. The article is available for purchase at www.analytics.informationweek.com. John Sankovich can be reached at [email protected].

About Truestone
Truestone delivers enterprise IT, cyber security, systems integration and mission operations solutions to the federal government. Founded in 2003, Truestone employs approximately 300 people located in Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Suffolk, VA; Oakland, CA and at customer sites nationwide. Truestone is a subsidiary of Qivliq, LLC — a NANA company. For more information, visit www.truestonefed.com.

BURLINGTON, VT–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  Marathon Health today announced that Averitt Express, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management, will offer onsite health services to its associates at its corporate campus in Cookeville, TN. 

The Averitt clinic is scheduled to open in early October 2010.

Marathon Health will implement and manage the onsite health clinic for Averitt associates, spouses, and dependents over the age of six. Available services include acute and primary care, wellness and health promotion, health coaching, disease management, medication dispensing, and the Marathon eHealth Portal technology to support the delivery of care and coaching.

The opening of an onsite health clinic is a logical next step for Averitt’s health benefit strategy according to Averitt consultant Jeff Lynch, Summit Financial Group. “Over the past five years, we have systematically introduced wellness/prevention into the medical plan design, workplace policies, and employment policies. Balancing the cost pressures related to healthcare with a sincere desire to provide high-quality health benefits is a challenge for Averitt. The answer is providing Averitt associates with access to a full range of health services at work; this is a win-win for Averitt and its associates.”

“Our associates’ overall health is very important to us, and we strive to provide the appropriate tools to help them achieve the best health possible,” said Scott Wolf, Averitt vice president, corporate services. “We are very excited about how the onsite clinic will contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of our team.”

The foundation for Marathon Health services is health risk identification and mitigation. This total population health risk management approach addresses the health needs of the entire population, helping the healthy maintain good health, and helping those with costly and debilitating chronic disease to manage conditions.

“We are proud to partner with Averitt and to contribute to their vision of health and wellbeing for Averitt associates and their families,” said Jeff Shea, Marathon Health vice president.

About Averitt Express

Established in 1971, Averitt Express is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries. The company specializes in delivering customized solutions with a single source of accountability for service offerings that include cross border/domestic offshore, dedicated, expedited, intermodal, international ocean/air, local customization, less-than-truckload, PortSide™, transportation management, truckload (dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, brokerage), warehousing and value-added services, including a centralized call center, strict performance metrics and an ongoing focus on green/sustainability efforts. Averitt’s technology offerings include a full suite of web-based shipping tools, electronic data interchange (EDI) and transportation and operations management systems. For more information, please call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit http://www.averittexpress.com.

About Marathon Health

Marathon Health of Colchester, VT, offers a proven solution for helping employers reduce the total cost of healthcare. The Marathon Health approach integrates the best practices of onsite primary care, health assessment with risk identification, coaching and advocacy, and disease management for high cost chronic conditions. Marathon Health supports its unique model with an eHealth Portal delivering medical content, interactive diet and fitness tools, a personal health record, and an electronic medical record to manage care. For more information, please visit www.marathon-health.com.

BETHESDA, MD and FORT WAYNE, IN–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  GetWellNetwork, Inc. today announced a successful collaboration with EXTENSION, INC. to enable patients at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, Ky. to send messages directly to their attending nurse as well as to automate new patient care workflows that enable the hospital to provide better service and care more efficiently. Norton Brownsboro is one of five hospitals in the Norton Healthcare system, the Louisville area’s leading health provider.

The integration to EXTENSION® keeps the GetWellNetwork system connected to the right nurse and staff member, enabling nursing workflows that keep nurses informed and connected to their patients at all times — via the Cisco wireless device. The integration is accomplished through a new systems interface developed by GetWellNetwork using the HL7 protocol. 

EXTENSION specializes in solutions that turn Cisco Unified Communications into a clinical workflow tool by automating notifications using text messages, phone calls, and emails. It also allows nurses to acknowledge the notification directly from his/her phone and escalate the issue when needed. Through this integration effort, the GetWellNetwork system now sends alerts that inform nurses when patients have not completed important education videos or other service requests.

“The GetWellNetwork system provides us with valuable input from our patients but we needed an automated way for that information to be delivered to the handheld Cisco phones that are assigned to each of our staff on a given day,” said Doug Winkelhake, President, Norton Brownsboro Hospital. “We appreciate how quickly GetWellNetwork and EXTENSION came together to help us make patient experience and quality of care much better and more efficient.”

“By working with EXTENSION, we’re able to send actionable patient information right to the attending nurse and staff at Norton Brownsboro Hospital,” said Robin Cavanaugh, CTO, GetWellNetwork, Inc. “This integration effort is also noteworthy because it is standards-based, which means that we can implement this for any of our client hospitals who want to take the next level of patient engagement.”

“This solution was created in a way that leverages the existing process for how nurses and other staff members receive and react to other types of alerts sent by EXTENSION,” said Josh Mahler, COO, EXTENSION, INC. “By incorporating these new alerts into the existing process, minimal training was required.”

About EXTENSION, INC.
EXTENSION, INC. is based in Fort Wayne, IN and is the developer of the EXTENSION® Solution Suite (ESS). EXTENSION tightly integrates any HL7-based or web services-based medical application with Cisco Advanced Unified Communications, using standards-based protocols. EXTENSION recently earned the ‘Cisco Collaboration Partner of the Year for the US/Canada’ award at the 2010 Cisco Partner Summit. For more on EXTENSION visit www.OpenTheRedBox.com.

About GetWellNetwork
GetWellNetwork, Inc. uses the bedside TV to entertain, educate and empower hospital patients and caregivers to be more actively engaged in their care. This patient-centered approach improves both satisfaction and outcomes for patients and hospitals. GetWellNetwork is the leader in interactive patient care solutions and exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. More information about GetWellNetwork can be found at www.GetWellNetwork.com.

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MADISON, WI–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO), maker of advanced radiation therapy solutions for cancer care, announced today that it has signed an equipment supply group purchasing agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing unit of Premier, Inc. The agreement provides TomoTherapy greater reach into Premier’s not-for-profit hospitals and health centers, which includes 2,300 U.S. hospitals and more than 67,000 other healthcare facilities, while enabling Premier members to access special pricing and terms for innovative radiation oncology solutions and establishing a streamlined purchasing solution for them.

TomoTherapy’s radiation therapy solutions enable high treatment quality for a broad patient population, with capabilities to treat cancers throughout the body.

“We are pleased to be partnering with Premier, the leading group purchasing organization serving not-for-profit healthcare institutions,” said Fred Robertson, TomoTherapy CEO. “In addition to providing TomoTherapy expanded reach through Premier’s network, this agreement will offer Premier’s members better access to highly precise cancer treatment solutions.”

About Premier Healthcare Alliance
Premier is a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,300 U.S. hospitals and 67,000-plus other healthcare sites working together to achieve high quality, cost-effective care. Owned by not-for-profit hospitals, Premier maintains the nation’s most comprehensive repository of clinical, financial and outcomes information and operates a leading healthcare purchasing network. A world leader in helping deliver measurable improvements in care, Premier works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the United Kingdom’s National Health Service North West to improve hospital performance. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier also has offices in San Diego, Philadelphia and Washington. http://www.premierinc.com.

About TomoTherapy Incorporated
TomoTherapy Incorporated develops, markets and sells advanced radiation therapy solutions that can be used to treat a wide variety of cancers, from the most common to the most complex. The ring gantry-based TomoTherapy® platform combines integrated CT imaging with conformal radiation therapy to deliver sophisticated radiation treatments with speed and precision while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. TomoTherapy’s suite of solutions include its flagship Hi·Art® treatment system, which has been used to deliver more than three million CT-guided, helical intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment fractions; the TomoHD™ treatment system, designed to enable cancer centers to treat a broader patient population with a single device; and the TomoMobile™ relocatable radiation therapy solution, designed to improve access and availability of state-of-the-art cancer care. TomoTherapy’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TOMO. To learn more about TomoTherapy, please visit TomoTherapy.com.

©2010 TomoTherapy Incorporated. All rights reserved. TomoTherapy, Tomo, TomoDirect, TQA, the TomoTherapy logo and Hi·Art are among trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of TomoTherapy Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

WEST HARTFORD, CT–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  ORLive, the vision of improving health, presents a personalized partial knee replacement surgery. Presented by ConforMIS, the surgery will be broadcast live from University of Wuerzburg Orthopedic Center for Musculoskeletal Research.

This week ORLive also invites you take part in the latest installment of the Virtual Brain Tumor Board, and to watch and learn from our library of spine surgery videos.

NEW ON ORLIVE

LIVE SURGERY — German Language Broadcast to Europe, Featuring ConforMIS iUni^® G2 Patient Specific Partial Knee Replacement System
Live June 29, 2010, 11:00 AM EDT

Live from the University of Wuerzburg Orthopedic Center for Musculoskeletal Research, a live partial knee replacement surgery using the ConforMIS iUni^® G2 system. The broadcast will feature Dr. Wolfgang Fitz of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Ulrich Nöth and Dr. Maximilian Rudert, both of the University of Wuerzburg Orthopedic Center for Musculoskeletal Research, presenting and performing the surgery. Learn more about this broadcast, presented entirely in German, at http://www.orlive.com/conformis-inc-/videos/n-chste-generation-patienten-spezifischer-knieoberfl-chenersatz-mit-conformis-iuni-sup-/sup-g2-17-00-uhr-mez-1.

Viewers will be able to interact and ask questions via the ORLive website. Learn more about this program, and request a reminder on ORLive.com.

ORLIVE REFERRALS — Week of June 28, 2010
Each week ORLive highlights on-demand videos for our membership and visitors.

Spine Health Referral: XLIF^® Procedure from Tampa General Hospital

CME Referral: Complex Cases in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

Viewer’s Referral: Revision Knee Surgery Featuring the Zimmer^® NexGen^® LCCK System, from Zimmer

HIGHLIGHTS

NOW ON-DEMAND — Advances in Treating Pediatric Epilepsy
Now Available On-Demand

If a child’s seizures can’t be controlled with medications, surgery may be the solution. See how the Neurosurgical team at NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis & David Komansky Center for Children’s Health is making advancements in epilepsy. Hosted by Philip Stieg, MD, PhD, and featuring Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD, Samual Weinstein, MD, and Theodore Schwartz, MD, this program goes in depth into the latest surgical advancements and options for patients.

Viewers of this video are invited to interact with the surgeons via the ORLive website, and to join the community and receive regular updates from the NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis & David Komansky Center for Children’s Health on pediatric epilepsy.

LIVE PROGRAM: Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery: Robot Assisted Mitral Valve Repair
Now Available On-Demand

Baptist Health South Florida will take center stage when viewers watch as cardiac surgeon Dr. Lynn Seto uses the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System to perform a mitral valve repair.

The webcast will be moderated by television personality Diane Magnum. She will moderate commentary by Dr. Seto and cardiologists Dr. Paul Seigel and Dr. Romeo Majano, who will explain the benefits of having valve repair surgery. Additionally, the patient who was operated on in late May will share his experience about his diagnosis and recovery. Viewers also can choose to watch the procedure in Spanish.

SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT — VOX ORLive
This procedure is also featured in an episode of VOX ORLive, an audio podcast featuring the latest advancements in medicine, surgery, and medical technology.

About ORLive
ORLive is the leading provider of video communication channels to the healthcare community. Working collaboratively with hospitals and device manufacturers, ORLive produces and distributes customized, interactive, video programs that demonstrate the latest advances in medicine, surgical techniques and product innovations. The ORLive broadcasting network provides an intimate look at over 650 live and on-demand surgeries to a global audience, streaming over 50,000 hours of programming each month. The ORLive network can be found on-line at www.ORLive.com.

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NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  Interactivation Health Networks, parent company of the Newborn Channel and Patient Channel, the nation’s most comprehensive in-hospital TV networks, today announced the appointment of Chana Stern as Account Executive, Ad Sales, for both channels.

Formerly with Everwell TV, Chana joins Interactivation with over 10 years experience in the Out-of-Home media space. A seasoned executive, Chana will provide agencies with an additional point of contact for advertisers seeking expertise in point of care, place based media, as demand for both networks continues to grow.

“Demand for digital out-of-home video advertising, particularly as it relates to hospitals as a fourth screen location, has grown significantly over the past year,” said Suzanne Fleming SVP of Sales at Interactivation Health Networks. “Chana’s familiarity with both place based media advertising and the health industry at large will be key assets for us as we continue to meet the needs of our growing list of advertisers.”

Newborn Channel and Patient Channel provide marketers with unparalleled access to their target consumers in a highly trusted environment. 

About Interactivation Health Networks
The Patient Channel and The Newborn Channel are the most comprehensive in-hospital TV networks. Delivered directly to patient rooms and waiting areas, the Channels provide viewers with original, award-winning health programs and advertisers with the unique ability to integrate brand messaging with content that is compelling and endorsed by healthcare professionals. The Newborn Channel broadcasts baby care and postpartum programming for new parents, reaching 60% of new moms. The Patient Channel features both condition-specific and preventative health programming to empower and inform patients. The channels are currently available in over 2,700 hospitals nationwide.

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  Healthnostics, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HNSS), a medical and biotechnology analytics company, has initiated its acquisition strategy with cash investments in a medical manufacturing company.

The Company will continue to provide additional details as its acquisition strategy continues to unfold.

“We have now moved from the planning stage to the implementation stage of our acquisition strategy, which means that the positive impact on our sales and earnings will come sooner than originally planned,” said Alan Grofe, President.

About Healthnostics

Healthnostics, Inc. is a medical and biotechnology analytics company that provides comprehensive patient clinical monitoring and risk management systems to acute care hospitals and utilizes its Internet portals to deliver medical and biotechnology resource information to industry professionals as well as to the general public. Healthnostics’ major products include: MedGuardian, a patient care monitoring and risk management system for hospitals that is fully Web-based; and through the MedBioWeb subsidiary, MedBioWorld™, one of the largest professional medical and biotechnology directory resource and reference portal sites on the Internet, and FamilyMedicalNet, a companion consumer healthcare information portal.

For further information please visit Healthnostics www.healthnostics.com, MedBioWorld www.medbioworld.com, and FamilyMedicalNet www.familymedicalnet.com.

And visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Healthnostics.

This press release may contain certain statements that are not descriptions of historical information, but are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements refer to matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements reflect management’s current views and are based on certain assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from the assumptions currently anticipated.

NASHVILLE, TN–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. (“Vanguard”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Health Holding Company II, LLC (“VHS Holdco II”), and Vanguard Holding Company II, Inc. (“VHS Holdco II Inc.” and, together with VHS Holdco II, the “Issuers”), plan to issue an aggregate principal amount of up to $225.0 million of 8% senior notes due 2018 (the “New Notes”) in a private placement. 

The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from the offering of the New Notes, together with cash on hand, to finance Vanguard’s acquisition of substantially all of the assets of The Detroit Medical Center, a Michigan non-profit corporation, consisting primarily of eight acute care and specialty hospitals in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area and related healthcare facilities and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the foregoing. If the acquisition is not consummated, the proceeds of the offering of the New Notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including other acquisitions.

The New Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The New Notes may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons, except to “qualified institutional buyers” in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A and to certain persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S. You are hereby notified that sellers of the New Notes may be relying on the exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act provided by Rule 144A. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy New Notes in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or sale would be unlawful.

Company Information and Forward Looking Statements

About Vanguard

Vanguard owns and operates 15 acute care hospitals with 4,135 licensed beds and complementary facilities and services in Chicago, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas; and Massachusetts. Vanguard’s strategy is to develop locally branded, comprehensive healthcare delivery networks in urban markets. Vanguard will pursue acquisitions where there are opportunities to partner with leading delivery systems in new urban markets or to increase its presence in existing markets. Upon acquiring a facility or network of facilities, Vanguard implements strategic and operational improvement initiatives including expanding services, strengthening relationships with physicians and managed care organizations, recruiting new physicians and upgrading information systems and other capital equipment. These strategies improve quality and network coverage in a cost effective and accessible manner for the communities Vanguard serves.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements are those statements that are based upon management’s current plans and expectations as opposed to historical and current facts and are often identified in this report by use of words including but not limited to “may,” “believe,” “will,” “project,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” and “plan.” These statements are based upon estimates and assumptions made by Vanguard’s management that, although believed to be reasonable, are subject to numerous factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. These factors, risks and uncertainties include, among others, Vanguard’s high degree of leverage and interest rate risk; Vanguard’s ability to incur substantially more debt; operating and financial restrictions in Vanguard’s debt agreements; the enactment in March 2010 of major healthcare reform legislation and the future possible enactment of additional federal or state health care reform and changes in federal, state or local laws or regulations affecting the healthcare industry; Vanguard’s ability to generate cash necessary to service Vanguard’s debt; weakened economic conditions and volatile capital markets; post-payment claim reviews by governmental agencies could result in additional costs to us; Vanguard’s ability to successfully implement Vanguard’s business strategies; Vanguard’s ability to grow its business and successfully integrate future acquisitions, including the assets of The Detroit Medical Center; potential acquisitions, including the assets of The Detroit Medical Center, could be costly, unsuccessful or subject Vanguard to material unexpected liabilities; conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of Vanguard’s control by a small number of stockholders; the highly competitive nature of the healthcare industry; governmental regulation of the industry, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels; pressures to contain costs by managed care organizations and other insurers and Vanguard’s ability to negotiate acceptable terms with these third party payers; Vanguard’s ability to attract and retain qualified management and healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses; future governmental investigations; the availability of capital to fund Vanguard’s corporate growth strategy; potential lawsuits or other claims asserted against Vanguard; Vanguard’s ability to maintain or increase patient membership and control costs of its managed healthcare plans; Vanguard’s exposure to the increased amounts of and collection risks associated with uninsured accounts and the co-pay and deductible portions of insured accounts; dependence on Vanguard’s senior management team and local management personnel; volatility of professional and general liability insurance for Vanguard and the physicians who practice at its hospitals and increases in the quantity and severity of professional liability claims; Vanguard’s ability to maintain and increase patient volumes and control the costs of providing services, including salaries and benefits, supplies and bad debts; increased costs from further regulation of healthcare and potential liability from Vanguard’s failure to comply, or allegations of Vanguard’s failure to comply, with applicable laws and regulations; the geographic concentration of Vanguard’s operations; Vanguard’s failure to adequately enhance Vanguard’s facilities with technologically advanced equipment; technological and pharmaceutical improvements that increase the cost of providing, or reduce the demand for, healthcare services and shift demand for inpatient services to outpatient settings; costs and compliance risks associated with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; a failure of Vanguard’s information systems that would adversely impact its ability to manage its operations; material non-cash charges to earnings from impairment of goodwill associated with declines in the fair market values of Vanguard’s reporting units; and volatility of materials and labor costs for potential construction projects that may be necessary for future growth.

Although Vanguard believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are reasonable, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, you should not regard the inclusion of such information as a representation by Vanguard that its objectives and plans anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on Vanguard’s results of operations and financial condition. Vanguard undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  Custom health communications company StayWell Custom Communications (SCC), a division of MediMedia USA, has announced an exclusive strategic alliance with SEO.com, a leading provider of search marketing strategies including search engine optimization, pay-per-click management, social media, and SEO Web design. 

Through this strategic alliance, StayWell Custom Communications will be offering a range of search marketing strategies designed to increase website traffic, build loyal customers and drive online transactions for its clients, which include health care providers, health plans, and retailers such as pharmacies and supermarket chains.

The increasing demand for online health information and services is fueling a growing need for health care organizations and health care retailers to focus on programs and tactics that make it easier for consumers to navigate the Internet and find information, which ultimately builds business for their organization. Search Engine Optimization and online advertising programs are becoming an increasingly important part of the mix when it comes to driving prospective patients and consumers to a health care site.

“As organizations continue to invest heavily in developing a robust online presence, ensuring that consumers can find them is critical to a successful e-business strategy,” said StayWell Custom Communications president and CEO Trent Sterling. “The need for such specialized search marketing strategies in order to optimize healthcare content and services have become ever more important.”

SCC established the alliance with SEO.com in order to meet this need and help its clients improve site performance. “We partner with our clients to deliver robust interactive health content solutions designed to achieve business results,” said Sterling. “The excellent search marketing strategies offered by SEO.com will enable our clients to maximize their ROI by helping them boost their Web traffic, and turn that traffic into revenue for their organization. With 80 percent of consumers going online to look for health information, the potential for our clients to use their content to attract visitors is unlimited.” 

SEO.com, an SEO company, is based just outside Salt Lake City, just minutes away from the headquarters of SCC’s Interactive Solutions. SEO.com’s clients include Dell, H&R Block, AlphaGraphics, Hugo Boss and Mrs. Field’s Cookies. Website Magazine ranked SEO.com the No. 2 SEO firm in the country in April 2010.

“Good content with the right keywords is critical for search engine optimization,” said Dave Bascom, CEO of SEO.com. “We’re excited to have joined forces with StayWell to help many respected organizations in the health industry achieve their goals.”

About StayWell Custom Communications (SCC)
StayWell Custom Communications is the leader in custom health content solutions delivered via a variety of sophisticated technology platforms. Our interactive offerings include robust web platforms, online health libraries, e-mail and SMS (or mobile) marketing programs, and an extensive range of multimedia tools including video, podcasts and animations. The company serves hundreds of clients representing several channels in the healthcare industry: hospitals and health systems; health plans; employers; and retail organizations. StayWell Custom Communications also offers a comprehensive range of print and print/interactive integrated solutions to meet a broad range of clients’ marketing and communication needs. 

SCC is a member of the StayWell family of companies, which includes Krames, StayWell Health Management, StayWell Consumer Health Publishing (A Harvard Medical School Strategic Alliance), Vitality Communications, StayWell Productions and StayWell Safety Solutions (a Red Cross Strategic Business Alliance). StayWell, which is a division of MediMedia USA, represents the largest patient education and consumer health information publisher in North America.

For more information, visit www.staywellcustom.com.

About MediMedia
Headquartered in Yardley, PA, with 1,700 employees in offices throughout the U.S., MediMedia changes consumer and professional behaviors through superior engagement, education and end-user preferences. Our health information services group creates, publishes, distributes, and syndicates on and off-line health information to help consumers make informed health decisions on behalf of a variety of sponsors, including providers — both hospitals and physicians, payers, and online media companies. Our health management services group provides population health management services which help consumers lower their health risk, enabling employers to lower their risks, utilization and ultimately their health care expenses. And finally, our professional segment derives its revenues from providing online/off-line professional promotion, engagement, and education services targeted to healthcare professionals and their patients.

MediMedia is a Vestar Capital Partners portfolio company.

About SEO.Com
SEO.com is a search marketing firm that makes its clients money by driving traffic to their websites through aggressive search engine optimization, pay per click management, and social media marketing. SEO.com then turns those visitors into sales through search-optimized Web design and conversion optimization. Clients range from small startups to Fortune 100 companies. For more information, visit http://www.seo.com/.

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KANKAKEE, IL–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  Riverside Healthcare is proud to have their new website up and running. Current users of www.RiversideHealthcare.org will notice that the new website has maintained the overall look and feel of the original site and also offers new information in an easy to navigate format. As one of the top hospitals in Illinois, this website only makes Riverside’s services that much better.

With just a quick visit to this website you will see that they offer a wide range of services online. This Chicago south suburbs healthcare provider allows you to find a physician online with a basic search. Whether you need a dentist, family doctor, oncologist or even a plastic surgeon, this website can help you find one. If you need to schedule a mammogram or bone density scan, you can make this appointment directly online. There is no need to make telephone call and wait on hold anymore. Simply logon to get started today.

We all know that paying our medical bills can get hectic at times. Through Riverside Healthcare’s new website you can pay your medical bills with their bill payment center. This system makes paying your bills simple and convenient.

If you are not a patient at the hospital, but know someone staying at the southern Chicago healthcare center, there are services online that can help you as well. This website is great for those people who live out of town and can’t make it to the hospital to be there in person. You can go online and order flowers to be sent to your loved one. You can choose from a wide range of beautiful arrangements that will be delivered directly to their room. The website also offers access to The Market Place, where you can shop for all different types of medical goods. If you need books, gifts, strollers, or vitamins, this website has it all. One of the most popular features of the website is the online nursery. If someone you are close to just had a baby you can access the online nursery through their website as well.

Riverside Healthcare’s new website has something to offer everyone. You can visit the website every day to read up on the latest medical news. www.RiversideHealthcare.org is just what the doctor ordered!

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – June 28, 2010) – Funding for maternal health care must stay front and centre as the G8 and G20 summits conclude. Approximately 500,000 women around the globe die each year from pregnancy related causes that are preventable. Another 70,000 die from complications of unsafe abortions. When their mothers die, 80% of children under age one will also die, usually within two years.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper demonstrated Canadian leadership when addressing the goal of improving maternal health and lowering maternal and child mortality. Women around the world need Canada’s commitment and that of the other G8 countries.

As physicians, we are committed to evidence based solutions and realize that to reach this goal the strategy must include access to a full range of reproductive health programs including access to safe abortion where legal. There must be development of strong health care systems, supported by trained health care providers and integrated into whichever local health systems already exist. There need to be community based programs for maternal and child health including preventative programs such as nutrition, public health and vaccination programs. There also need to be programs that continue to work on the big three diseases that ravage sub-Saharan Africa, namely TB, malaria and HIV/AIDS, as these diseases contribute significantly to maternal and child mortality.

As world leaders leave Canada and prepare for the upcoming meeting in South Korea, there needs to be a commitment from all G8 countries for $30 billion over five years to fund maternal health. Saving women makes economic sense. Women make up half of the world’s population, and as women, produce the other half.

The Medical Women’s International Association has been in existence since 1919 and is an organization of women physicians from around the world whose mandate is to improve the health of women and children. The national branch is the Federation of Medical Women of Canada.