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New Study Finds Lifeclinic Self-Testing Health Stations in Workplace Help Reduce Obesity and Hypertension

BURTONSVILLE, Md. -- A new study finds that Lifeclinic automated self-testing health stations in the workplace are a valuable tool for employees and employers...

Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: VHL Family Alliance Announces Partner in Rare Disease Day

BOSTON, Mass. -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is coordinating the observance of Rare Disease Day in the United States on February...

One of Nature's Slowest Creatures Provides Natural Solution to Chronic Pain

CENTERVILLE, Ohio -- Snails. Most people think little of these small creatures, aside from the stories of their slow movement, or the unusual French...

Highland Ophthalmology Associates to Offer Free Glaucoma Screenings in N.Y.

NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- In recognition of Glaucoma Awareness Month, Highland Ophthalmology Associates, in Newburgh, NY, will be offering free glaucoma screenings on Saturday, January...

Obama Healthcare Plan Not Likely to Embrace Long Term Care

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- If you've put off getting long term care insurance, should you put it off a bit longer, anticipating the new administration's...

Interim HealthCare Recognizes Their Franchisees at National Clinical Symposium

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's largest provider of home care and health care staffing services, announced the recipients of the "National Quality...

Interim HealthCare Recognized at National Association of Home Care & Hospice Conference

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's leading provider of home care, hospice and health care staffing, was recognized at the National Association of...

Interim HealthCare Inc. Brings Aboard Kathleen Gilmartin as New CEO

SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Board of Directors of Interim HealthCare Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Gilmartin as President and CEO,...

Georgia Department of Education Launches HOSA Foundation to Promote Careers in Healthcare

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Georgia's supply of healthcare workers is in a "critical condition" according to an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. There are...

LTC Insurance Agency Readies 530 Agents to Address Key Issues Raised in Kiplinger's Guide, Retirement Planning 2008

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kiplinger's Retirement Planning 2008, published in the Fall issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance, includes this advice for seekers of long term...

Affinity Healthcare LLC Launches Travel Medicine Services in Illinois

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, and Arlington Heights,...

Southern Baptists to Care for Their Ministers Through New Long Term Care Program with LTCFP and MetLife

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Leading the charge for faith-based organizations, GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention will be offering LTC Financial Partners' (LTCFP)...

Interim HealthCare Announces Conversion of California Branches to Franchises

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's largest combined provider of home care and healthcare staffing services, announced the completion of conversions of the...

A Company Benefit That Protects Employees of All Ages Could Be Long Term Care Insurance, Says LTC Financial Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- James Barclay is living evidence of how vital long term care insurance can be for all employees, not just senior ones....

LTC Expert, Denise Gott, says Today's Working Adults Face Long Term Care Double Whammy

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- For health reasons, Americans in the prime of life may be less financially secure than they think, according to Denise Gott, Vice Chairperson of LTC Financial Partners LLC, one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. "The sudden need for long term care can erode their best-laid financial plans," she says, "and they're vulnerable on two fronts, not just one, no matter how young they are."

Cypress Systems, Inc. Launches Cancer Prevention Health Campaign Advocating Special Type of Selenium

FRESNO, Calif. -- Chairman and CEO, Paul Willis stated, "Just like his previous career at a large agribusiness company, Dr. Mark E. Whitacre has risen fast at Cypress Systems, Inc, last month being named the company's chief operating officer and president of operations." Now Cypress and Whitacre are focusing their energy on an aggressive cancer prevention campaign in order to get Americans-and people around the world-to consume a special type of selenium known as SelenoExcell(R).

Namaste Holistics Begins Education Initiative to Promote Good Health in New Jersey

JAMESBURG, N.J. -- Namaste Holistics, a company focused on guiding and supporting people in reaching their health goals through small manageable lifestyle changes, announced today that it has begun a comprehensive community education. The company offers a variety of services which are complementary to modern medicine, such as integrative nutritional consultations, perspective counseling, massage therapy, meditation, nutritional seminars, and spiritual workshops.

Interim HealthCare Hospice of S.C. Adds Medicare Certification

SUNRISE, Fla. and ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Interim HealthCare Hospice of Rock Hill, South Carolina, provider of home health hospice care services is pleased to announce that they have recently received their Hospice Medicare certification. Interim HealthCare of Rock Hill is a locally-owned franchise which is part of a national home care and staffing company with nearly 300 offices throughout the United States.

Leading Healthcare Solutions Provider Integrates Award-Winning Fingerprint Recognition Solution for HIPAA Compliance

ATLANTA, Ga. -- M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric fingerprint technology firm, announced today that LOGICARE Corporation has enhanced its OnRecord(TM) healthcare solution for emergency departments and patient educators by integrating M2SYS' Bio-Plugin(TM) fingerprint software.

Senior Living: Home for the Holidays – It May Not Be as Joyful for Your Older Relatives

SUNRISE, Fla. -- The holiday season is here. For some, plans are in motion to visit elderly family members. But if it has been a while since you last visited, you might be shocked at how much they have aged, concerned about their continued safety and well-being and motivated to do something about it, say the folks at Interim HealthCare.

Local Interim HealthCare Wellness Clinic Saves Lives in Ohio

SUNRISE, Fla. -- The local Interim HealthCare office of Columbus, OH, frequently holds Wellness Clinics for the community. However, it is not everyday when a wellness screening can save a person's life. That is what happened to two lucky citizens this past Fall at Free Diabetes Clinics offered at two different Kroger stores in the Columbus area.

LTC Financial Partners Engages CareScout to Bring Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions to LTCFP Clients

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- For the first time, comprehensive information on long term care providers plus information on how to pay for it will be available from a single source: a national network of 380-plus long term care specialists. Today, LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP), the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, announced a partnership with CareScout, creator of the first quality-of-care ratings on nursing homes and home health agencies in America.

Long Term Care Information by Video: LTC Financial Partners Takes Leadership Role on Google Video

CEO Cameron TruesdellKIRKLAND, Wash. -- Currently, when visitors enter "long term care insurance" into Google Video - Google's new video search engine - three of the top ten "hits" feature information from a single source: LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP), the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage. "We're finding that many people get the facts quicker and better when then can see an expert speaking," says Cameron Truesdell, LTCFP's CEO.

Paradigm Multimedia Partners with AG Neovo to Provide Health Care Market with Superior LCD TV Product

HT22 LCD displayEUGENE, Ore. -- In-room, hospital entertainment has never been so satisfying. Paradigm Multimedia today announced that it has teamed up with AG Neovo, a cutting-edge LCD manufacturer, to deliver the ultimate 19-inch health care LCDTV. The award-winning display features: elegant design, patent-pending NeoV crystal optic filter technology, superior performance and excellent value.

New Consulting Service Launched at 59th Annual SHRM Conference to Help Human Resource Managers

LTC Outreach and EducationKIRKLAND, Wash. -- Most American companies provide health and other benefits including retirement savings programs. But many employees may not enjoy their retirement for long. "When they or a family member encounter a long term care need, it can eat into their 401K's fast," says Mario Sestito, MultiLife Specialist for LTC Financial Partners LLC.