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		<title>TopProdeals.com Rises to Top as Discount Dental Supply Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velplex, LLC</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Velplex, LLC announced this week that after one year, TopProdeals, a technology platform that connects buyers and sellers of discount dental supplies, has evolved into being an industry leader.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0617-topprodeals_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" title="TopProdeals" class="alignright" align="right" /> LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Velplex, LLC announced this week that after one year, <a href="http://TopProdeals.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://TopProdeals.com" target="_blank">TopProdeals.com</a>, a technology platform that connects buyers and sellers of <a href="http://www.topprodeals.com/">discount dental supplies</a>, has evolved into being an industry leader. </p>
<p>Why? It&#8217;s because the business leaders working behind the scenes at TopProdeals&#8482; are intimately familiar with the dental industry. They have 50 years of combined experience in the healthcare community and have diligently worked to negotiate some of the best prices in the business. As a result, dental providers benefit by having easy access to discount dental supplies. </p>
<p>On average, dentists realize an average savings of 50 to 75 percent off retail prices. Product diversity is also a key to the site&#8217;s success.</p>
<p><a href="http://TopProdeals.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://TopProdeals.com" target="_blank">TopProdeals.com</a>, a secure website, offers daily multiple deals at some of the industry&#8217;s lowest prices. For example, weekly promotions include &#8220;Disposable Fridays&#8221; where 300 plus disposable dental supplies deals are offered; and free shipping is offered on Tuesday for all orders of $100 or more. </p>
<p>Deals are typically limited to a specific time frame or until the product sells out; and buyers are usually limited to the amount they can buy. This is to ensure that all buyers have access to great savings. </p>
<p>Staff at TopProdeals explains that its service is unlike that of the competition. It offers a greater variety of deals and vendors from which to choose. And staff truly understands and cares about the needs of its customers. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s simple for both buyers and sellers to get involved with TopProdeals. Buyers register, purchase, save and stay informed about future deals. Sellers register and liquidate overstock. And buyers do not have to do any of the research; the work has already been done for them. They simply purchase the daily deal(s) of their choice and save money so they can run a more efficient practice. </p>
<p>This dental supply marketplace is ideal for dental practices that are business conscious and want to reduce overhead. TopProdeals puts the control in the hands of the dental practice, not in the hands of the major retail conglomerations. </p>
<p>For more information about this discount dental supply industry leader that connects buyers and sellers, visit: <a href="http://www.topprodeals.com/">http://www.TopProdeals.com/</a> or watch a 30-second video here: <a href="http://youtu.be/3Dwrw32Ue9k" class="autohyperlink" title="http://youtu.be/3Dwrw32Ue9k" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/3Dwrw32Ue9k</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Velplex, LLC :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/TopProdeals-Rises-to-Top-as-Discount-Dental-Supply-Leader_2013-06-0617-004.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/TopProdeals-Rises-to-Top-as-Discount-Dental-Supply-Leader_2013-06-0617-004.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>Neuro Alert Explains the Advantages of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neuro Alert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), also known as surgical neurophysiology, involves continuous monitoring of muscle, nerve, brain and spinal cord functions during a wide range of complex surgical procedures, according to Neuro Alert.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0611-neuro-alert_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" title="surgical neurophysiology" class="alignright" align="right" /> WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), also known as surgical neurophysiology, involves continuous monitoring of muscle, nerve, brain and spinal cord functions during a wide range of complex surgical procedures, according to Neuro Alert.</p>
<p>IONM plays a vital role in detecting, preventing and reducing the incidence of neurologic complications. These complications may arise as a result of brain, spine, vascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic and ENT surgeries and go unnoticed without proper monitoring. The timely neurophysiological assessments may ward off impending injury and enable surgeons to take corrective action while the patient is still in operating room.</p>
<p><strong>There are two primary purposes for IONM:</strong><br />
1. Techniques used to identify impeding damage to the nervous system.<br />
2. Techniques used to map the structures of the nervous system.</p>
<p>&#8220;Oftentimes, major surgeries place the nervous system at risk. Therefore, neuromonitoring is a rapidly growing field, gaining enormous popularity among surgeons, surgical teams and hospitals across the country,&#8221; says Dr. T.V. Seshan, the founder and clinical director of Neuro Alert, White Plains, N.Y.-based company providing neuromonitoring services for healthcare professionals. &#8220;In fact, it is becoming standard of care for many neurosurgical procedures. When it comes to influencing patient outcomes, the value of effective, real-time neuromonitoring in undeniable.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>So, here are the some of the main advantages of using IONM during surgery:</strong></p>
<p>- IONM is a set of minimally-invasive and cost-effective techniques designed not only to protect patients and avert potential injury, but also dramatically reduce physician liability. </p>
<p>Real-time neuromonitoring leads patients to better clinical outcomes, due to the live feedback given to the surgical team with regards to the status of the nervous system.</p>
<p>- Neurophysiological monitoring is being performed by a highly-trained and certified neurotechnologist who works in an operating room alongside surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists. The technologist uses computerized equipment to monitor the electrical signals coming from the brain, spinal cord, cranial or peripheral nerves, and muscle.</p>
<p>- The whole process is being supervised by licensed, board certified physicians. If serious or even minor complications occur, the monitoring team &#8211; consisting of the neurotechnologists and physicians &#8211; will instantly alert the surgical team, allowing them to take corrective action before neurological injury becomes permanent.</p>
<p>&#8220;Intraoperative monitoring is more than just a safety net for clinical outcome or liability-it&#8217;s an important practice of medicine that involves coordination and teamwork to maintain integrity of neural structures and, ultimately, quality of life,&#8221; says Karthik Seshan, director of operations and business development at Neuro Alert. &#8220;It is a rapidly evolving field, with constantly developing technological and clinical advances. As a result, we see increased demand in the healthcare market for these useful diagnostic and navigation tools.&#8221; </p>
<p><strong>About Neuro Alert:</strong><br />
Neuro Alert is a physician-owned and operated company providing intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) services for surgeons and hospitals since 2006. The fast-growing White Plains, N.Y.-based organization was founded by Dr. T.V. Seshan &#8211; a renowned physician, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who has been actively involved in intraoperative monitoring over the course of thirty years. The simple yet crucial monitoring procedures, offered by Neuro Alert, are set up to detect any neurological deficits during major surgeries, allowing surgeons to gain instant feedback about their patient&#8217;s condition and avert potential adverse effects. Neuro Alert consists of a team of experienced and highly-skilled physicians and technical professionals who work together to enhance treatment precision, reduce physician liability, and ensure patient safety. </p>
<p>For more information about Neuro Alert, please visit: <a href="http://neuroalert.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://neuroalert.com/" target="_blank">http://neuroalert.com/</a> or call (888) 787-6267.</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Neuro Alert :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Neuro-Alert-Explains-the-Advantages-of-Intraoperative-Neurophysiological-Monitoring-IONM_2013-06-0611-003.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Neuro-Alert-Explains-the-Advantages-of-Intraoperative-Neurophysiological-Monitoring-IONM_2013-06-0611-003.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>How to Minimize Risks During Major Surgeries</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neuro Alert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Neuro Alert, based in Westchester, N.Y., many major surgeries carry an inherent risk of damage to critical neural structures. Therefore, surgeons of various specialties are increasingly embracing Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), a group of procedures to observe neural pathways during high-risk vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and peripheral nerve surgeries.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0606-nueroalert_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring" title="Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring" class="alignright" align="right" />WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; According to Neuro Alert, based in Westchester, N.Y., many major surgeries carry an inherent risk of damage to critical neural structures. Therefore, surgeons of various specialties are increasingly embracing Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), a group of procedures to observe neural pathways during high-risk vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and peripheral nerve surgeries. </p>
<p>Neuromonitoring involves close collaboration between the surgeon, surgical staff, and monitoring professionals, making up a single surgical team with the ultimate goal of optimizing patient outcomes. This vital and cost-effective tool is used to enhance the safety of spine, brain, or nerve surgery by providing real-time assessment of the nervous system. Simply put, IONM enables surgeons and anesthesiologists to quickly spot changes in spinal cord, brain or peripheral brain function before irreversible damage occurs. It serves not only as a navigational tool that gets to a specific site in the brain or spine, but also as a diagnostic device capable of detecting co-existing disorders. </p>
<p><strong>Here is how it works:</strong><br />
Using electrode sensors placed on the patient&#8217;s body and stimulation of neural tissues such as nerves, spinal cord and brain, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring gauges the responses to sensory and motor stimuli. A highly-trained monitoring technician working on-site, can easily detect such abnormal effects as a stretched nerve, lack of oxygen or a mechanical disturbance during surgery. Once abnormalities occur, an immediate surgical intervention may prevent, reduce or eradicate nerve damage. While a monitoring technologist is collecting data in the operating room, a remote physician carefully interprets all the information and delivers instant and accurate feedback on the status of the patient&#8217;s neural pathways.</p>
<p>&#8220;The goal of IONM is to keep patients safe and neurologically intact during the most critical or delicate surgical procedures,&#8221; says Dr. T.V. Seshan, a founder and clinical director of Neuro Alert, a Westchester, N.Y.-based company providing neuromonitoring services for surgeons and healthcare organizations. &#8220;One of the best ways to enhance surgical precision and prevent potential injury is to obtain, observe and analyze electrophysiologic signals from the patient throughout the course of the surgery. As a result, the risk factors of neurological deficit are dramatically reduced.&#8221;</p>
<p>Some of the most commonly monitored procedures include spinal surgery, certain types of brain surgery, vascular surgeries, orthopedic spine surgeries, peripheral nerve surgeries, and some ENT procedures.</p>
<p>When surgical teams incorporate intraoperative monitoring into their procedures, they are better equipped to make all the necessary adjustments to avoid injury or identify impending damage to the nervous system. </p>
<p>&#8220;Monitoring should be performed whenever the surgical team determines that brain, spine or nerve structures are at risk due to the complexity of the surgery, the extent of the preoperative problem or any other patient-related factors,&#8221; adds Dr. Seshan.</p>
<p>Neurological monitoring is a rapidly evolving field using a wide array of advanced neurophysiological techniques. These techniques provide much-needed safety for patients undergoing surgery, and reduce liability risks for surgeons and hospitals.</p>
<p><strong>About Neuro Alert:</strong><br />
Neuro Alert is a physician-owned and operated company providing intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) services for surgeons and hospitals since 2006. The fast-growing Westchester, N.Y.-based organization was founded by Dr. T.V. Seshan &#8211; a renowned physician, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation who has been actively involved in intraoperative monitoring over the course of thirty years. The simple yet crucial monitoring procedures, offered by Neuro Alert, are set up to detect any neurological deficits during major surgeries, allowing surgeons to gain instant feedback about their patient&#8217;s condition and avert potential adverse effects. Neuro Alert consists of a team of experienced and highly-skilled physicians and technical professionals who work together to enhance treatment precision, reduce physician liability, and ensure patient safety. </p>
<p>For more information about Neuro Alert, please visit <a href="http://neuroalert.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://neuroalert.com/" target="_blank">http://neuroalert.com/</a> or call (888) 787-6267.</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Neuro Alert :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/How-to-Minimize-Risks-During-Major-Surgeries_2013-06-0606-002.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/How-to-Minimize-Risks-During-Major-Surgeries_2013-06-0606-002.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>Aglow Dermatology announces Scholarship for Medical Student Debt Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aglow Dermatology</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, N.Y., June 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aglow Dermatology, a private medical practice located in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City, announces a unique scholarship opportunity for New York State medical students with educational loans in their last year of study.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0604-Aglow_300x250.jpg" border="0" alt="Dr Dina Strachan" title="Dr Dina Strachan" class="alignright" align="right" />NEW YORK, N.Y., June 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Aglow Dermatology, a private medical practice located in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City, announces a unique scholarship opportunity for New York State medical students with educational loans in their last year of study.</p>
<p>When Aglow Dermatology reaches 1,500 likes on Facebook, a $1500 scholarship opportunity will be unlocked for eligible students.</p>
<p>&#8220;These days many people who want to become doctors start out saddled with enormous student loan debt and have all of that guide their decisions going forward about what to do with their careers,&#8221; states Aglow Dermatology founder, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan.</p>
<p>&#8220;I feel that medical students who have the courage to take on debt in order to contribute to society deserve a little relief. They may not be getting it from the government but this is a small, fun way we can help.&#8221;</p>
<p>Dr. Strachan states that anyone who likes this idea can help unlock the scholarship by liking Aglow Dermatology on Facebook. Materials must be received via mail by October 31, 2013. The winner will be announced on or before January 15, 2014.</p>
<p>Applications and instructions can be downloaded from the Aglow Dermatology website at <a href="http://www.aglowdermatology.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.aglowdermatology.com" target="_blank">www.aglowdermatology.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Aglow Dermatology :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Aglow-Dermatology-announces-Scholarship-for-Medical-Student-Debt-Relief_2013-06-0604-005.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Aglow-Dermatology-announces-Scholarship-for-Medical-Student-Debt-Relief_2013-06-0604-005.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>Surviving a Critical Illness, Then Surviving the Cost; New Guide Offered by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) Tells How</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 00:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KIRKLAND, Wash., May 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new 16-page guide describes a form of insurance designed to protect against financial catastrophe on the heels of catastrophic illness. Titled 'Surviving Critical Illness Financially,' the guide is being offered free of charge by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), under a non-exclusive distribution agreement with business partners American Independent Marketing (AIM) and GoldenCare USA, the publishers.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0313-denise-gott_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Denise Gott" title="Denise Gott" class="alignright" align="right" />KIRKLAND, Wash., May 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; A new 16-page guide describes a form of insurance designed to protect against financial catastrophe on the heels of catastrophic illness. Titled &#8220;Surviving Critical Illness Financially,&#8221; the guide is being offered free of charge by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), under a non-exclusive distribution agreement with business partners American Independent Marketing (AIM) and GoldenCare USA, the publishers. </p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re glad to make this information available from our experts nationwide,&#8221; says Denise Gott, LTCFP&#8217;s National Sales Manager. &#8220;It could help millions better understand their risk of not owning a policy and the options a policy can provide.&#8221;</p>
<p>Medical bankruptcy is a huge problem that regular health insurance often does not prevent, according to a 2009 study by Harvard and Ohio University researchers. The team reported that in 2007, more than 60 percent of all U.S. personal bankruptcies were due to medical problems. &#8220;Even more shocking,&#8221; says Gott, &#8220;they found that more than 75 percent of the affected families had health insurance.&#8221; </p>
<p>By distributing the guide at no cost, LTCFP hopes to help more people enjoy the secure future they deserve, with their retirement assets intact. The guide answers questions such as the following:<br />
* How likely is it that I or a family member will encounter a critical illness?<br />
* What conditions are covered by CI insurance?<br />
* Can I get along with just CI insurance and skip regular insurance?<br />
* Which should I choose: CI insurance, long-term care insurance, or both? </p>
<p>LTCFP, one of America&#8217;s most experienced long-term care insurance agencies, has broadened its offerings to include multiple ways of paying for care not adequately covered by Medicare or regular health insurance. &#8220;Our tool kit now includes reverse mortgages, annuities, life insurance with LTC Riders, as well as LTC insurance,&#8221; says Gott. &#8220;Critical Care Insurance is our latest addition.&#8221;</p>
<p>The company has also led a movement to make long-term care protection available as an employee benefit. Critical illness insurance, like LTC insurance, helps organizations prosper by reducing absenteeism and loss of productivity due to financial and care-giving concerns.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Surviving Critical Illness Financially&#8221; may be requested from the following LTC specialists:</strong><br />
CA: Phyllis Solgere &#8212; 909-627-5587<br />
CA: Laura Weber &#8212; 714-674-0190<br />
CA: Sarah Fisher &#8212; 510-230-4301<br />
CA: Jim Valentine &#8212; 408-792-0540<br />
CA: Petra Petry &#8212; 949-351-0347<br />
CA: Art Neibrief &#8212; 707-974-8282</p>
<p>CT: Larry Golfin &#8212; 860-677-4075<br />
CT: Steve Foss &#8212; 860-539-0674<br />
CT: Leonard Wik &#8212; 860-432-1870</p>
<p>FL: George Braddock &#8212; 305-378-8091<br />
FL: Janet Washburn &#8212; 239-404-7590</p>
<p>GA: Belen Hickman &#8212; 404-245-2444<br />
GA: Amy Pollock &#8212; 404-237-1189</p>
<p>ID: Linda Hicks &#8212; 208-331-2803</p>
<p>IL: Cheri Davis &#8212; 773-531-0669<br />
IL: Robin Frank &#8212; 773-774-2600</p>
<p>IN: Kirk Bennett &#8212; 260-969-1310</p>
<p>MI: Tom Varner &#8212; 810-796-2405</p>
<p>MN: Jennifer Ragborg &#8212; 952-898-2750</p>
<p>MO: Wendy Rinehart &#8212; 816-886-2358<br />
MO: Keith Eisberg &#8212; 573-303-3007</p>
<p>NE: Larry Heinert &#8212; 402-339-8643<br />
NE: Larry Neuwirth &#8212; 308-635-2023</p>
<p>NJ: Michael B. FitzPatrick &#8212; 862-242-8787<br />
NJ: Richard Landau &#8212; 201-476-0880<br />
NJ: James Cundari &#8212; 973-450-1074</p>
<p>NY: Steve Brefere &#8212; 914-234-7767<br />
NY: Virginia Lee Kintz &#8212; 866-582-6074<br />
NY: Sheila White &#8212; 631-893-4040<br />
NY: Jennifer Lenihan &#8212; 631-262-7167<br />
NY: Susan Lenihan &#8212; 631-262-7167<br />
NY: Jay Charno &#8212; 516-935-4029<br />
NY: Gene Cutler &#8212; 516-869-6767<br />
NY: Michael Robinson &#8212; 516-612-4936<br />
NY: Ronald Brie &#8212; 212-799-3900<br />
NY: Dana Dee &#8212; 716-983-1316<br />
NY: Ray Donnelly &#8212; 516-747-1809<br />
NY: Peter Molnar	&#8211; 800-588-9406</p>
<p>OH: Thomas Hodges &#8212; 513-519-6010<br />
OH: John Cullen &#8212; 419-797-9210<br />
OH: Pattianne Baran &#8212; 216-409-0859<br />
OH: Brenda Gray &#8212; 513-541-3968</p>
<p>OK: Samuel Walker &#8212; 405-816-0868</p>
<p>OR: Diane Steeves &#8212; 503-297-7677</p>
<p>PA: Kevin Bressler &#8212; 610-783-6970<br />
PA: Anthony Camill &#8212; 412-445-6171<br />
PA: Cathy Allen &#8212; 610-588-0852</p>
<p>SC: Madeline Wade &#8212; 317-259-4113</p>
<p>TN: Mark Wardell &#8212; 901-337-4146</p>
<p>TX: Bill Holland &#8212; 817-283-7221<br />
TX: Kay Nettles &#8212; 713-466-4614<br />
TX: Kat Roebuck &#8212; 281-431-4033<br />
TX: Kim Beckham &#8212; 361-579-9663</p>
<p>VA: Linda Sotirion &#8212; 757-646-6820<br />
VA: George Polizos &#8212; 757-291-8505<br />
VA: Patricia O&#8217;Neill &#8212; 703-534-3255<br />
VA: Penny Gilbert &#8212; 703-281-0914<br />
VA: Michael Zuchowski &#8212; 757-467-1354</p>
<p>VT: Tod Warner &#8212; 802-985-4930</p>
<p>WA: Christine Khemis &#8212; 888-582-5364<br />
WA: Lucille Smith &#8212; 206-877-3456</p>
<p>WI: Lynette Schiefer &#8212; 920-434-4559</p>
<p>The guide and further educational information are also available at <a href="http://www.insuranceforcriticalillness.com/">http://www.insuranceforcriticalillness.com/</a>. </p>
<p><strong>About LTC Financial Partners:</strong><br />
LTCFP &#8212; <a href="http://www.ltcfp.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.ltcfp.com" target="_blank">www.ltcfp.com</a> &#8212; is a co-founder and sponsor of the &#8220;3 in 4 Need More&#8221; campaign, which seeks to alert Americans to the long-term healthcare crisis, and to multiply the number protected by long-term care planning.</p>
<p>*(Photo Caption: LTCFP National Sales Manager Denise Gott)</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> LTC Financial Partners, LLC :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Surviving-a-Critical-Illness-Then-Surviving-the-Cost-New-Guide-Offered-by-LTC-Financial-Partners-LLC-LTCFP-Tells-How_2013-05-0529-005.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Surviving-a-Critical-Illness-Then-Surviving-the-Cost-New-Guide-Offered-by-LTC-Financial-Partners-LLC-LTCFP-Tells-How_2013-05-0529-005.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>Bear Buddies Offer Comfort to Grieving Buncombe County Children, Teens</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 19:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Four Seasons Compassion for Life</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If helping a grieving child makes one's heart sing, then tune into this opportunity to help children and teens. Join the Heart Songs program of Four Seasons Compassion for Life as its Asheville Checkpoint kicks off its first Bear Buddy drive to benefit Buncombe families June 1-30.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0529-4steddy_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Bear Buddy" title="Bear Buddy" class="alignright" align="right" />ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; If helping a grieving child makes one&#8217;s heart sing, then tune into this opportunity to help children and teens. Join the Heart Songs program of Four Seasons Compassion for Life as its Asheville Checkpoint kicks off its first Bear Buddy drive to benefit Buncombe families June 1-30.</p>
<p>&#8220;Every child who comes through our program gets to choose a teddy bear,&#8221; says Susan Bumgarner, a child and teen bereavement counselor and coordinator of Heart Songs. &#8220;Every child needs something to hold when someone in their lives faces end of life.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Bear Buddy program anticipates an increase of requests for support for grieving Buncombe County children and families, and Bumgarner wants to be ready. Heart Songs volunteers hope to gather 100 bears. Though this will be the first year the program extends into Buncombe County, last year 200 children in Henderson County received bears.</p>
<p>&#8220;Children feel loss deeply,&#8221; says Bumgarner, &#8220;but may not have the words to express it.&#8221; </p>
<p>Teddy bears offer comfort at a time of deeply heart-felt crisis. Law enforcement and fire departments have long utilized bears as a means to give children something to hold during times of crisis. The Bear Buddies program extends this use to children who expect the loss of a loved one, or who have experienced that loss.</p>
<p>&#8220;Too often, children are the forgotten mourners,&#8221; Bumgarner says.</p>
<p>Additionally, Teddy Bears may communicate important American ideals about compassionate leadership. Believed to be named for the 26th United States president Theodore &#8220;Teddy&#8221; Roosevelt, the Teddy Bear commemorates a legend of the youngest president who demanded members of his hunting party release a bear captured and tied for sport.</p>
<p>Donations of new bears are welcome. To donate a new Bear Buddy for a child, Asheville-Buncombe County residents may visit the following locations from June 1-30:</p>
<p>Four Seasons-Checkpoint, 373 Biltmore Avenue; Appalachian Vintner; Diamond Brand; Mast General Store; Fresh Market; Audubon Apartments; OP Taylor, Biltmore Park; Ingles, Skyland and Fairview; Fire House Subs, Long Shoals Road; and Weirbridge Village Apartments.</p>
<p>For information on volunteering with Heart Songs or to donate a bear, visit an area drop off location or contact Susan Bumgarner at sbumgarner@fourseasonscfl.org. Learn more about Four Seasons Compassion for Life hospice or palliative care in western North Carolina, or bereavement services for Buncombe County children, teens and families at <a href="http://www.fourseasonscfl.org/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.fourseasonscfl.org/" target="_blank">http://www.fourseasonscfl.org/</a> </p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Four Seasons Compassion for Life :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Bear-Buddies-Offer-Comfort-to-Grieving-Buncombe-County-Children-Teens_2013-05-0529-003.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Bear-Buddies-Offer-Comfort-to-Grieving-Buncombe-County-Children-Teens_2013-05-0529-003.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>Blue Horizon International Exhibits at World Stem Cells Congress</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 18:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bash Foo</dc:creator>
        <dc:identifier>S2PNW007932-20130521T145530</dc:identifier>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Blue Horizon International is proud to participate as an exhibitor at the World Stem Cells Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013. Europe&#8217;s largest and most important conference for regenerative medicine will take place in London May 21-23. Blue Horizon International&#8217;s exhibit presentation will feature the successes of [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/BlueHorizonStemCellCongress.jpg" alt="BlueHorizonStemCellCongress" width="300" height="250" class="alignright size-full wp-image-7936" />NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Blue Horizon International is proud to participate as an exhibitor at the <a href="http://www.terrapinn.com/2013/stemcells/about.stm">World Stem Cells Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013</a>. Europe&#8217;s largest and most important conference for regenerative medicine will take place in London May 21-23.</p>
<p>Blue Horizon International&#8217;s exhibit presentation will feature the successes of performing more than 2,500 stem cell procedures on adults and children.</p>
<p><a href="http://bluehorizonstemcells.com/dr-brian-mehling-cv/">Dr. Brian Mehling</a>, Chief Medical Officer for Blue Horizon International, says he’s excited about exhibiting at the conference, and meeting with medical researchers and clinicians from around the world to review and discuss stem cell therapy and key trends on the <a href="http://bluehorizonstemcells.com/regenerative-medicine/">regenerative medicine</a> frontier. He&#8217;ll be accompanied at the congress by senior executives, John Ferguson, CEO and Doreen Santora, COO.</p>
<p>“Stem cell based therapy is positioned as the next significant advance in medicine,” says Doreen Santora,“ It offers the potential to repair damage which has been unable to be repaired with any other technology or pharmaceutical that’s yet been discovered… this is an exciting time in our industry.”</p>
<p>Blue Horizon International’s researchers and clinicians have developed and applied <a href="http://bluehorizonstemcells.com/stem-cells/stem-cell-therapy-faq/">stem cell therapy</a> for a range of conditions, from brain and neurological degeneration to cardiovascular disease to metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus. Blue Horizon stem cell therapies are also being applied for anti-aging treatments.</p>
<p><strong>About Blue Horizon International:</strong><br />
Blue Horizon International is a healthcare consulting company with a unique concept that combines treatment, research and philanthropic efforts. Blue Horizon International provides quality care and service for medical treatments globally, advanced technologies in stem cell therapies, and also provides resources needed to assist children and adults who are medically underserved. For more information please visit Blue Horizon International: <a href="http://www.bluehorizoninternational.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.bluehorizoninternational.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bluehorizoninternational.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About Blue Horizon Stem Cells:</strong><br />
Blue Horizon Stem Cells is a division of Blue Horizon International that provides stem cell therapy and research to achieve health benefits. Uniquely positioned to take advantage of its clinical research, Blue Horizon Stem Cells has safely and efficiently performed over 2250 procedures, documenting each procedure while tracking the progress of patients throughout their treatment cycle. Blue Horizon International’s stem cell therapy program is associated with The Stem Cell Centre, Hongqiao Brain Hospital and Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan, China. For more information visit <a href="http://www.bluehorizonstemcells.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.bluehorizonstemcells.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bluehorizonstemcells.com/</a> .</p>
<p>NEWS SOURCE: Blue Horizon International</p>
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		<title>EPIC Creates Healthcare Engagement Video Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewood Partners Insurance Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the first in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos. EPIC is providing the videos with production support from GuideSpark, a digital employee communications provider, and health insurance carrier UnitedHealthcare.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0521-epic-insurance_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="UnitedHealthcare" title="UnitedHealthcare" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the first in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos. EPIC is providing the videos with production support from GuideSpark, a digital employee communications provider, and health insurance carrier UnitedHealthcare. </p>
<p>The series of three videos demonstrates how employers can engage their employees in important conversations about the role they play in the changing landscape of employee benefits and leading issues including healthcare reform (the Affordable Care Act). </p>
<p>Dana Liedel, EPIC Principal and Senior Benefits Consultant who developed the project said, &#8220;There is currently a tremendous amount of confusion and apprehension about healthcare reform and the impact it is having on companies of all shapes and sizes, as well as on their employees. As employee benefits advisors, we felt a responsibility to meaningfully educate our clients and potential clients about the changes ahead. Creating this video series is part of how we can create a deeper understanding of many aspects of the healthcare environment.&#8221;</p>
<p>The first EPIC video, being released today, covers the topic of benefits consumerism. It explains how employees can and should play an active role in their use of the healthcare system as well as their employer-provided benefits. </p>
<p><strong>In simple terms the video covers:</strong><br />
* Why become a smart consumer of healthcare?<br />
* How does health insurance work?<br />
* Why is healthcare a shared responsibility?<br />
* What goes into healthcare costs and how are they shared?<br />
* Why should I care about the price of healthcare?<br />
* What attitudes and behaviors about healthcare and insurance do I need to change?<br />
* How will I benefit from making these changes?</p>
<p>To access and view the EPIC &#8220;Benefits Consumerism&#8221; video, please go to <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits</a> .</p>
<p>Two additional videos &#8211; &#8220;Understanding Healthcare Reform&#8221; and &#8220;Wellness Behaviors&#8221; &#8211; are in production and will be released over the next several weeks.</p>
<p>Connect with the EPIC team: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About EPIC:</strong><br />
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a &#8220;Best Place to Work&#8221; in multiple regions across California and as a &#8220;Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry&#8221; nationally.</p>
<p>The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado. </p>
<p>With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company&#8217;s strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com/</a> .</p>
<p><strong>NEWS SOURCE:</strong> Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by <a href="http://www.send2press.com/" rel="nofollow">Send2Press</a>&#174; Newswire, a service of Neotrope&#174; &#8211; Copr. &#169; 2013. Syndication source of this news item: <a href="http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-Creates-Healthcare-Engagement-Video-Series_2013-05-0521-001.shtml" rel="canonical">http://www.send2press.com/newswire/EPIC-Creates-Healthcare-Engagement-Video-Series_2013-05-0521-001.shtml</a> .</p>
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		<title>Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Announces Formation of Risk Management Department</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company (AMIC), the state's fastest growing medical liability insurance company, announced that they are adding a Risk Management Department to support and develop preventative medical practices for their policyholder/owners that will result in effectively minimizing adverse events, reduction in claims and improvement in patient healthcare.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0514-tutton.jpg" border="0" alt="Rebecca Tutton" title="Rebecca Tutton" class="alignright" align="right" />LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company (AMIC), the state&#8217;s fastest growing medical liability insurance company, announced that they are adding a Risk Management Department to support and develop preventative medical practices for their policyholder/owners that will result in effectively minimizing adverse events, reduction in claims and improvement in patient healthcare. With the advent of the Affordable Care Act, bringing professional resources to help physicians and groups navigate the new landscape is extremely important</p>
<p>AMIC has hired Rebecca Tutton R.N.,J.D, the Director of Hospital Risk Management for the UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. Ms. Tutton developed and directed the Risk Management program at the UAMS Medical Center since 1998. She is a registered nurse and also holds a law degree from UALR Law School. Prior to that, Ms. Tutton was the Director of Risk Management at St. Vincent Hospital.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are very excited to announce to our policyholder/owners at Arkansas Mutual the formation of our Risk Management Department. This is a very significant step in the growth and evolution of our company as we work towards our goal of being the preeminent medical liability insurance provider for the State of Arkansas. As we start our sixth year of writing physicians, this addition to our services is a natural step in the maturation of our company. And we could not be happier with the addition of Ms. Tutton as she brings impeccable credentials and extensive experience to our team,&#8221; says Corey Little, CEO of Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company.</p>
<p>Ms. Tutton will be developing the program and related services over the next few months and AMIC plans to initiate the program in the fall of 2013. The program will provide Risk Management Practice Assessment, education for office staff, telephone consultation, online reference materials and online study for physicians that will provide a reduction in premiums.</p>
<p>&#8220;I am very excited to add my years of experience and knowledge to the AMIC team as we work towards providing AMIC physicians and their staff with the skills and programs they need to improve patient healthcare and reduce claims. These are vital services that will go a long way in reducing risk to the patients and the insured,&#8221; says Rebecca Tutton, Director of Risk Management, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company.</p>
<p><strong>About Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company:</strong><br />
Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a not-for-profit mutual insurance company, is the only medical liability insurance provider that is headquartered in the state of Arkansas and dedicated to serving only Arkansas-based medical professionals. Founded in 2008, Arkansas Mutual is owned and governed by its physician policyholders. Visit <a href="http://www.arkansasmutual.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.arkansasmutual.com" target="_blank">www.arkansasmutual.com</a> for more information.</p>
<p>* Photo Caption: Rebecca Tutton RN JD.</p>
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		<title>Heart IT Releases WebPAX Universal Viewer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 04:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heart Imaging Technologies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DURHAM, N.C., May 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical imaging workstation, announced today the release of it's WebPAX(R) Universal Viewer as an addition to its product portfolio.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.send2press.com/mediaboom/13-0514-hearit.jpg" border="0" alt="WebPAX Universal Viewer" title="WebPAX Universal Viewer" class="alignright" align="right" />DURHAM, N.C., May 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical imaging workstation, announced today the release of it&#8217;s WebPAX&#174; Universal Viewer as an addition to its product portfolio.</p>
<p>The new WebPAX&#174; Universal Viewer allows hospitals and clinics to add web-based, fully diagnostic image viewing to their existing infrastructure for both Radiology as well as complex moving Cardiology images. The WebPAX&#174; Universal Viewer offers the same web-based, zero-footprint image viewing technology that was first developed and patented by Heart Imaging Technologies.</p>
<p>This means that the medical images can be viewed on any computer (PC or Mac) with any web-browser. They can also be viewed on mobile platforms such as tablets and smart phones. There is no need to download, install or maintain any additional software. The Universal Viewer is intended to be used with any existing PACS or VNA infrastructure to provide web-based image viewing of all medical images including both Radiology and Cardiology.</p>
<p>Additionally, the WebPAX&#174; Universal Viewer can be easily interfaced with an EMR in order to integrate images to the patient&#8217;s electronic medical record. Heart IT has already developed and implemented interfaces for the leading EMR applications.</p>
<p>Brent Reed, CTO of Heart Imaging Technologies stated: &#8220;The WebPAX&#174; Universal Viewer is a sophisticated product that provides web-based, zero-footprint viewing for all Radiology and Cardiology modalities. Complex Cardiology images play automatically at their native frame rate without requiring the user to click a play button in order to view a beating heart.</p>
<p>&#8220;Additionally, we apply proprietary algorithms that display both Radiology and Cardiology images at an optimum window and level, helping reduce the time and effort physicians spend adjusting images. Being a first mover in zero-footprint medical image delivery has proven to be very advantageous, as we have already discovered what works and what doesn&#8217;t work. Our competitors who also offer zero-footprint solutions are just beginning a process that we&#8217;ve been perfecting for years.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Heart IT:</strong><br />
Founded in 2000 and headquartered near North Carolina&#8217;s Research Triangle Park, Heart IT is a global leader in the medical image web enablement field. Their flagship product line, WebPAX&#174; features the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical image workstation. It provides web-based medical image management technology and services to health care systems, large hospitals and private clinics as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, WebPAX&#174; systems currently provide secure web browser access to over one billion medical images. For more information visit our website at <a href="http://www.heartit.com/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.heartit.com/" target="_blank">http://www.heartit.com/</a> .</p>
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