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SimplyWell Partners with Duncan Aviation for Employee Wellness

Posted by on March 12, 2012 1 comment

SimplyWell Partners with Duncan Aviation for Employee Wellness










Omaha, NE (PRWEB) May 26, 2011

SimplyWell LLC and Duncan Aviation are pleased to announce their partnership to provide a results driven, comprehensive wellness program to Duncan Aviation employees.

Craig Johnson, Manager of Wellness, Safety and Professional Development, Duncan Aviation, said, “While Duncan Aviation has a wellness program because we care about our employees, more than ever, wellness programs need a business objective. In addition to being a full-service, full-capability wellness provider, SimplyWell is strong in analytics. They can help us demonstrate the positive impact our wellness program has on employees, health care expenses, productivity and corporate culture.”

Nina Clark, Director of Business Development, SimplyWell, said, “SimplyWell provides individualized wellness programs with products and services that motivate employees to strive for healthier lifestyles and result in a healthier population with lower health care costs. We look forward to working with the Duncan Aviation wellness team and sharing our expertise for a positive experience and positive outcomes.”

Founded in 1956, Duncan Aviation is the largest, family owned maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in the world, providing complete support, modification, refurbishment and acquisition services for business aircraft. With complete service facilities located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich., and 25 satellite avionics facilities located strategically throughout the United States, Duncan Aviation has approximately 1,850 employees.

ABOUT SIMPLYWELL

SimplyWell was founded by physicians in 1998 and is privately owned by Clarkson Regional Health Services and Private Practice Associates LLC. SimplyWell’s Integrated Health Solutions product portfolio offers comprehensive solutions with proven results. SimplyWell provides solutions that identify risk and disease early and empower participants with the tools to modify personal health risks, stressing the importance of preventive care and individual accountability. SimplyWell is private, secure and HIPAA compliant. For more information on SimplyWell, please visit http://www.simplywell.com.

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Free Business Forms are Included as a New Bonus in Business Startup Courses from Shoestring Publishing

Posted by on February 24, 2012 1 comment

Free Business Forms are Included as a New Bonus in Business Startup Courses from Shoestring Publishing












Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Every business needs forms, and Shoestring Publishing has now added 125 important business forms to their popular startup business courses. According to Shoestring spokesperson Justin Douglas, all forms have been reviewed by a lawyer and are ready to customize and use for any startup business. He says the forms are included as a free download after purchasing any of the startup business courses, including these courses:


How To Start A Startup

Money To Start A Business

China Importing Secrets

Hot Dog Cash (hot dog cart secrets – how to start a hot dog cart)

How To Start A Computer Repair Shop

How To Start A Painting Business

How To Start A Curb Painting Business

How To Start A Dog Day Care

How To Start A Petting Zoo

How To Open A Consignment Shop

How To Start An Ice Cream Stand

How To Start A Worm Farm

How To Start a Home Day Care Business

Mr. Douglas says that business forms are often a source of stress for anyone starting a startup: “Finding a form can take time and then you have to make sure it is legally sound. Or there can be common forms that help manage an office which can make a huge difference in your ability to manage an office. Our forms bonus has 125 of the most important forms which will make a difference in any startup business. So in addition to all the powerful start a startup information in our courses, you also get our forms and other bonuses as well.”

For more information, visit the Shoestring Publishing website.

About Shoestring Publishing

Shoestring Publishing brings the very best in business startup courses to the public. The recession has increased the number of people wanting to start their own businesses and Shoestring Publishing provides the books and courses to help people setup their own startup business, and to explain how to start a startup. Shoestring Publishing creates courses on how to start a startup business.

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Health Insurance Provider Florida Health Care Plans Launches One of a Kind Wellness Solution

Posted by on July 31, 2011 1 comment

Health Insurance Provider Florida Health Care Plans Launches One of a Kind Wellness Solution













National Start Walking Day FHCP Employee Wellness Event


Daytona Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 19, 2011

As a leader in healthcare delivery and wellness in Volusia and Flagler Counties of East Central Florida since 1974, Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) is pleased to announce the launch and state approval of its new wellness rider.

“We are a local company with the goal of improving the health of our members and our community by promoting an employee/employer culture of wellness education, focusing on healthy habits, preventive care, easier access to wellness programs and educational resources,” says Dr. Wendy Myers, CEO of Florida Health Care Plans.

This new approach is a collaborative effort between employers, employees and FHCP, to team together and work with health data to assist employees in addressing unhealthy habits with the goal of a healthier lifestyle. This employee/employer collaboration can also help control the zooming costs of healthcare, and create a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.

The rider has an attractive price tag, costing only 1%-2% of the group plan premium, for increased focus on employees’ health habits that could see a healthy return on investment (ROI). According to the National Business Group on Health, a non-profit industry advisory group, “Employers can realize as much as $ 3.27 in financial benefits for every $ 1.00 invested in workplace wellness programs.”

Another study, done by Sarasota County says, “A review of 32 studies of corporate wellness programs found claims costs were reduced by 27.8%,” and there were also significant declines shown in the number of physician visits, hospital admissions and incidence of injury.

Top of the line technology makes FHCP’s wellness plans accessible and user friendly. The company provides a 24 hour nurse advice line, a self-paced program for those who want to quit smoking, a weight management program and many other educational programs to encourage preventive healthy habits in addition to regular preventive care. Members also have access to an exclusive member portal, providing an easy way to make appointments with FHCP staff physicians, refill prescriptions at FHCP pharmacies and access “Welcome to Wellness” a state of the art health risk assessment with access to articles and multimedia content personalized for each member. There are also programs for members who have heart disease, asthma, high blood pressure and COPD for no extra charge. All of these programs focus on preventive treatment that helps to ward off serious health problems before they happen.

Dr. Mikelle Streicher PhD, RN Chief Marketing and Sales Officer says, “Workplace Wellness programs are not a passing trend. It is about investing in people and in good health so that good business and a healthy bottom line are all the more possible to obtain.”

For more information about FHCP’s health and wellness plans please visit http://www.fhcp.com.

About Florida Health Care Plans:

FHCP is a health maintenance organization in East Central Florida. Being an HMO, the company brings a strong emphasis on preventive care and health and wellness resources and education. As a local organization, they have been living among their clients for thirty years, working to bring better health care to the residents of Florida. Approximately 2,000 employers have trusted FHCP to take care of their employees with a wide selection of services and health solution products. In January 2009, they joined Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida as an independent licensee, which provides FHCP members with nationwide and global access to Blue Cross Blue Shield’s highly regarded and accessible Blue Card network. Their latest response to the needs of the community was in 2011, with the development of an Individual Health Plan product.

Contact Marketing Department

386-676-7110

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Author Joann Davis Releases New Book ‘The Well That Never Runs Dry,’ Companion to The Book of the Shepherd

Posted by on July 31, 2011 1 comment

Author Joann Davis Releases New Book ‘The Well That Never Runs Dry,’ Companion to The Book of the Shepherd











The Well That Never Runs Dry by Joann Davis


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2011

In the tradition of Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist, Joann Davis offers a parable in the form of a package that arrives from an antiquarian bookshop in Frankfurt, Germany. The recipient opens it to find a mysterious note and a rare book. Efforts to translate the book result in The Well That Never Runs Dry (HarperOne; Hardcover; $ 19.99; March 2011; 9780061844683), a companion to The Book of the Shepherd and a journey of discovery that leads to a place of faith, hope, and love.

The story begins with Elizabeth, a compassionate midwife who is deeply saddened to discover the body of a small child drowned in a rain-swollen river. Elizabeth is plagued by age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Why does God take children before their time?

Seeking solace in a time of sadness, Elizabeth sleeps and dreams of “The Well That Never Runs Dry,” which she is called to seek out. Together with her young brother, David, and her cousin, Miriam, she sets out to discover the Well. En route, the travelers meet a cast of characters including The Story Teller, The Lamp Lighter, and The Beggar Woman, each of whom imparts a story and provides clues that lead to the sacred well where Elizabeth and her companions uncover one of the greatest lessons of all—the absolute power of love.

Joann Davis is the author of The Book of the Shepherd, which Paulo Coelho has described as “a timeless story about one man who is seeking ‘the new way’…an inspiring and moving fable.” Joann is married to the historian Kenneth C. Davis. Together, they have two grown children, Jenny and Colin, and live in New York City and Dorset, Vermont.

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ShopWell and Kwikee Partner to Help Consumers Make Better Nutrition Decisions

Posted by on July 31, 2011 1 comment

ShopWell and Kwikee Partner to Help Consumers Make Better Nutrition Decisions











Peoria, IL (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

Today’s consumers are striving to eat healthier, but most are time-constrained and confused about the multitude of options available. Additionally, people have different nutrition needs and concerns, so it’s important for consumers to be able to customize their food choices to their specific needs. Now people can make better eating decisions using a website or mobile app that caters to their specific needs and uses a reliable source of nutritional data to ensure the information they get is accurate.

ShopWell, a free food information site and mobile app, lets shoppers create personalized profiles that include their specific health goals, conditions and/or preferences, and then scores products and provides easy-to-read product information. Foods are scored by ShopWell’s team of registered dieticians, Stanford University statisticians and engineers who evaluate foods on an ongoing basis.

“Consumers are increasingly concerned with health issues, but product information can be difficult to obtain and decipher,” said Brian Witlin, Co-Founder and CEO. “ShopWell’s goal is to help people make better food choices—quickly—using reliable information that is customized to their unique situation.”

A key issue for ShopWell and similar industry initiatives is the lack of verifiable product information consumers can trust. ShopWell selected Kwikee, a solution by MultiAd, due to its unique business model where manufacturers such as Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods, Unilever and ConAgra sponsor SKUs for product photography and data collection. All of the content in Kwikee is provided by and approved by consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, making it a reliable source for accurate product information. The retail trade has free access to the content in Kwikee, with ShopWell taking the process one step further and employing Kwikee’s XML delivery to receive dynamic updates of product content on a daily basis.

About ShopWell Solutions, Inc.

ShopWell Solutions, Inc. operates shopwell.com, a free, food information and personalized nutrition website that helps consumers make thoughtful choices about the groceries they buy and eat. ShopWell is the only free, personalized nutrition resource online, providing easy-to-understand nutrition information to help make healthy eating simple. Using aggregate data and analytics compiled from shopwell.com, ShopWell also provides consumer insights and analytics to branded food companies and grocers to help improve their understanding of consumers’ shopping preferences. The company was spun out from design consultancy IDEO in 2009. ShopWell is based in Palo Alto, California.

About MultiAd

MultiAd offers a portfolio of marketing and advertising solutions designed to increase productivity and revenue including: mobile application development, web application development, Creator Professional, Creative Outlet, Recas®, Kwikee®, ePublish (interactive online versions of print publications) and several self-service advertising solutions. For more information on MultiAd, visit multiad.com. For free access to product information and images, visit kwikeesystems.com.

Note: MultiAd, Kwikee and Recas are registered trademarks of MultiAd, Inc.

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New pHoundation Wellness Offers a Customized Wellness Plan Through Their Development of a Self Test Kit

Posted by on May 19, 2011 1 comment

New pHoundation Wellness Offers a Customized Wellness Plan Through Their Development of a Self Test Kit














Springfield, MO (PRWEB) June 28, 2011

Based on pioneering research by a Nobel laureate into the disease-fighting benefits of increasing body alkaline levels, brand new pHoundation Wellness offers test kits, supplements and education promoting optimal body balance. By combining pH testing and metabolic typing, the human body can achieve an ideal operating state. To that end, pHoundation Wellness promotes a comprehensive self test kit. Test results include a customized Health Plan to ensure proper nutrition, exercise, adequate rest, stress management, etc.

“The spark that ignited pHoundation Wellness’s creation was the idea that the human body is equipped to heal itself from most diseases and can keep itself functioning in an ideal state, given the right tools to do so,” said Stacy Kimmel, fitness and wellness professional and spokesperson for pHoundation Wellness. “In spreading this message, we hope to give rise to a health revolution that will enable everyone to gain freedom from poor health and lack of energy.”

pHoundation Wellness (http://www.phoundationwellness.com/) strives to break the self-defeating cycle of treating disease symptoms, rather than the underlying conditions that cause disease. “All disease comes from the same route cause: Too much acid in the body,” states Dr. Theodore Baroody, author of “Alkalize or Die”, whose research supports the pHoundation Wellness concept. At the same time, it’s clear that one-size-fits-all diet plans simply do not work. This is why metabolic typing is critical. It’s more important to determine which foods are optimal for particular people, than for everyone to eat the same foods.

According to William Wolcott, co-author of ‘The Metabolic Typing Book’, “The only diet that is right for you is the one that is right for your metabolic type.”

pHoundation Wellness has pioneered a simple test that lets anyone fine tune their food choices and better understand the right vitamins and supplements that will provide true healthcare options. The pHoundation Wellness self test kit is a simple, yet comprehensive, diagnostic tool. Kimmel will evaluate individual results within seven days and devise a custom body blueprint.

“Because our bodies are unique in their own ways, we have created a well researched Home Self Test Kit that combines pH balance & Metabolic Typing. With all the products on the market, it’s very hard to know what your individual body needs. But with our test, your body will give us that information & you no longer have to guess,” said Kimmel. “Then you won’t have to spend money on needless products. Furthermore, once you find out the results of your test, we can tell you exactly what your body needs…no more, no less. Our product line is intentionally limited, so you are not confused by so many options. Our products are of the highest quality and are competitively priced.

“The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be: what is the pH of this patient?” says Dr. Carson E. Pierce.

Join the pHoundation Revolution and take better care of your body today.

Contact

Nicole Kimmel

pHoundation Wellness

417-501-6574

Nicole(at)pHoundationWellness(dot)com

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April 28 Fundraiser to Help Family Devastated by Fire

Posted by on April 24, 2011 1 comment

April 28 Fundraiser to Help Family Devastated by Fire











Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

The students and staff at WellSpring School of Allied Health will offer chair massages from 5 to 9 p.m. this Thursday, April 28, to raise funds for Ashley Schendel, who lost her husband and three of her four children in a fire on Monday. Schendel completed Massage Therapy classes at the WellSpring School of Allied Health last week. Schendel worked two jobs at nursing homes and attended WellSpring School of Allied Health full time. Her graduation is scheduled for next weekend.

Schendel and her daughter, Alexis Best, age 9, survived the early morning fire April 25 at their home in Richmond, Ks., about 60 miles from Kansas City. Alexis is currently being treated at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

The Schendels had no life insurance. The WellSpring “family” is working to help raise funds to pay for funeral and medical expenses.

From 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 28, WellSpring students and faculty will offer 10-minute chair massages for a minimum $ 15 donation. Events will simultaneously be held at the WellSpring School of Allied Health, 9140 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, Mo. and in Lawrence, Ks. at 947 New Hampshire.

In addition, a bank account has been opened for those wanting to make donations to help Schendel and her daughter. Contributions may be sent to the Best-Schendel Family Memorial Fund, Patriots Bank, 1508 Hwy 59, Princeton, Ks. 66078.

For more information, call WellSpring School of Allied Health at 816-523-9140 or visit http://www.wellspring.edu.

About WellSpring School of Allied Health

WellSpring School of Allied Health is the premier provider of education programs for the allied health fields in Greater Kansas City and Lawrence, Ks. Formerly The Massage Therapy Training Institute, the region’s oldest and most respected training program, the school was renamed WellSpring School of Allied Health in 2010 to reflect its programs that train professionals to work in the healthcare and wellness disciplines. Founded in 1988, WellSpring offers a learning environment based on wellness of the body, mind and spirit. Instructors model professional integrity and provide students with support, encouragement, and personal empowerment with a touch of humor. A low teacher/student ratio maximizes personal attention and success. An uncompromising commitment to professional ethics is expected of every student and instructor. WellSpring currently offers programs in medical assisting, massage therapy, personal training and continuing education, with additional programs planned for the near future. For more information about the WellSpring School of Allied Health, visit http://www.wellspring.edu.

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Riverside Completes Another Add-On to Medical Supply Platform

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Riverside Completes Another Add-On to Medical Supply Platform












(PRWEB) June 15, 2011

The Riverside Company further expanded ActivStyle, its consumable medical products retailing platform, with the add-on acquisition of Home Wellness, Inc. & Stay Dry Products, Inc. (Home Wellness). Based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, Home Wellness is a specialty distributor of catheters and incontinence supplies, much like Minneapolis-based ActivStyle.

The acquisition is the fourth add-on to ActivStyle and the second of 2011. The other additions to ActivStyle were Senior Care Services (2007), Advocate Medical Services (2010) and Ostomy Center (2011). Each add-on has helped ActivStyle expand its footprint or add services to more effectively meet customers’ needs.

Founded in 1994, Home Wellness primarily delivers a broad range of catheter supplies to patients throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

“Home Wellness is a blue-chip company that has an outstanding track record with customers, regulatory compliance, and value-driven performance. The acquisition delivers key markets and outstanding relationships to ActivStyle,” said Riverside Managing Partner Loren Schlachet. “We’re building on ActivStyle’s strong performance and building a company that will reach more patients, delivering to them the quality products they need.”

Home Wellness built its patient base by forging long-term relationships with a strong network of physician, nurse and other healthcare professional referral sources. Home Wellness adds value for its referral network by handling all required paperwork and insurance verification and by providing product expertise that physicians may lack. Home Wellness is able to spend time helping patients select the most appropriate product for their needs which often leads to better patient outcomes and more efficient and cost-effective service.

“Adding Home Wellness really strengthens us in the mid-Atlantic region,” said ActivStyle CEO Dan Filippini. “We believe there are some solid opportunities to deepen relationships and expand in Home Wellness’ existing markets, even as we continue to expand ActivStyle nationally. We also look forward to having a strong group of sales, customer service and operational people from Home Wellness join the ActivStyle team.”

In addition to Schlachet, working on the deal for Riverside were Jack Nestor, Principal; Jeff Tobin, Operating Partner; Marques Martin, Associate; and Mary Anne McLaren, Finance Director.

ActivStyle’s existing lending partner, US Bank, provided financing for the transaction. Jones Day provided legal counsel on the transaction, and RSM McGladrey provided accounting due diligence.

The transaction is Riverside’s 56th healthcare acquisition, bolstering the firm’s deep specialization in the sector. Overall, it is Riverside’s 256th acquisition and the ninth of 2011.

The Riverside Company (http://www.riversidecompany.com or http://www.riversideeurope.com)

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring growing enterprises valued at up to $ 200 million (€200 million in Europe). The firm partners with strong management teams and enhances its investments through acquisitions and organic growth. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has invested in more than 250 transactions with a total enterprise value of more than $ 5.4 billion/€4.4 billion. The firm’s portfolio in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region includes more than 75 companies with roughly 14,000 employees. Riverside completes acquisitions smoothly thanks to $ 3.4 billion/€2.7 billion in assets under management, more than 195 professionals in 19 offices, and longstanding relationships with partner lenders.

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Trotter Wellness and Careington International form Partnership to Provide Integrated Wellness Discount Products

Posted by on February 26, 2011 1 comment

Trotter Wellness and Careington International form Partnership to Provide Integrated Wellness Discount Products










Sheboygan, WI (PRWEB) July 14, 2011

Trotter Wellness announced today it has partnered with Careington International Corporation to provide a line of combined products across their respective current and future client bases both on a corporate and consumer basis. These integrated offerings will help provide a combined solution that will reduce healthcare-related costs for organizations and individuals nationwide.

Under this agreement Trotter Wellness will provide a line of vision, dental and other Careington International discount plans integrated into their wellness offerings to both current and future clients. Also under this agreement, Careington International will provide to their current and future clients a complete line of Trotter Wellness services including health risk assessments, health coaching, web tools and full implementation services for corporate clients.

“Careington’s discount plans are not insurance. These discount plans have always been a natural fit with companies and individuals trying to better manage their health care costs. Combined with the Trotter Wellness line of products, our products can further assist in mitigating the growing burden of health care for corporations and individuals. By providing access to more affordable care, we have an opportunity to improve the overall health status of the customer in a sustainable way,” said Chuck Misasi, Senior Vice President of Careington International. “The cost-reducing results of these programs have provided a clear return on investment for both the individual participants and the group buyers while improving their quality of life.”

“This line of high quality discount plans from Careington International will be well received by our consumer and corporate clients who by nature are focused on a multi-prong approach to reducing health-related costs. This additional opportunity will further enhance their overall outcomes and their return on investment.” said Patrick Trotter, President of Trotter Wellness.

Based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and started in 2003, Trotter Wellness is a full service wellness program management organization providing consumer and corporate programs including logistics and implementation, HRA’s, web tools, health coaching, and outcome and ROI reporting. For more information please visit http://www.TrotterWellness.com.

Careington International Corporation, a premier operator of discount dental, vision, wellness and lifestyle programs, is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals. Since 1979, Careington International has provided affordable discount plans to more than eight million members. Careington’s discount plans are designed to complement traditional health insurance and provide significant savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.

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