PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Alzheimer's / Holiday Blues / Sustainable Living

Friday 6th of November 2009 15:02

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    TOPIC ALERT

    Swine Flu (continued, 1 response)

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    EXPERT ALERTS

    1.  Behavior: Beating the Holiday Blues: Self-Hypnosis Can Help
    2.  Behavior: Caring for an Alzheimer's Patient
    3.  Health: Learn to Treat Pain Without the Medication
    4.  Health: The Power of Visualizing Yourself Thin
    5.  Health: Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
    6.  Health: Ways to Handle the Pay-for-Performance Models in Healthcare
    7.  Health: Healthcare Benefits That Align Employer/Employee Interests
    8.  Health: How to Say Goodbye to Holiday Hangovers Naturally
    9.  Home: Heating Your Home This Winter
    10.  Home: A Healthy, Sustainable Lifestyle Benefits the Whole Family/Pets
    11.  Relationships: Five Ways to Find Love This Holiday Season
    12.  Sports: How to Buy Authentic World Series Memorabilia

SWINE FLU (continued)

We've added the following to items posted previously at http://budurl.com/swinefluexperts3

1. ED MORGAN, immunologist and research professor at SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY's BioScience Center, is available to discuss flu vaccines: "The reason people need to get a seasonal flu shot each year is because one of the two key components of the virus mutate each year. What makes the H1N1 virus so unique is that both major components are mutating." Morgan can address how vaccines work, why people need to get vaccinated every year, and specifics about the H1N1 virus and vaccine. He is based in San Diego. News Contact: Golda Akhgarnia, goldaa@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: +1-619-594-2585 (11/6/09)

EXPERT ALERTS

1. BEHAVIOR: BEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES: SELF-HYPNOSIS CAN HELP. MICHAEL ELLNER, an internationally prominent self-hypnosis educator and co-author of three books on self-empowerment, can offer tips and techniques for coping with the emotional distress people often experience during the upcoming holiday season: "The National Mental Health Association lists multiple reasons for why people feel sad, lonely or angry around the holidays. These can range from the stress of holiday pressures, financial challenges, family tensions, isolation and grief from the loss of a loved one. Practicing self-hypnosis under the guidance of a certified hypnosis professional can quickly help improve the quality of life for these people." Ellner, of New York City, teaches continuing medical education courses on hypnotic theory and hypnotic pain relief techniques to doctors, dentists, nurses and therapists for PAINWeek, a major annual medical conference. He speaks extensively about how self-hypnosis can help people relax, recharge and increase their coping skills and abilities. Ellner is available as a resource on hypnotic, mind-body, and complementary and alternative approaches to self-help. Web site: http://www.ellner.info (11/6/09)

2. BEHAVIOR: CARING FOR AN ALZHEIMER'S PATIENT. DR. BETH ERICKSON, Ph.D., speaker and author based in Edina, Minn., can discuss the issues related to a loved one afflicted with Alzheimer's disease: "Caring for an Alzheimer's patient is perhaps second only in difficulty to tending to a chronically and persistently mentally ill loved one. In both cases, you never know if they are going to return to a state of sentience. And if they don't, they are there but not there. Yet, they are not gone so caregivers can get on with life. In these instances, it is difficult for loved ones' lives to normalize. The longer it goes on, the more family members wonder if they ever will." News Contact: Jackie O'Neal, jackieoneal@helloworld.com Phone: +1-609-334-8621 (11/6/09)

3. HEALTH: LEARN TO TREAT PAIN WITHOUT THE MEDICATION. DR. THOMAS HEIL is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management, assistant medical director for pain management for QUANTUM CLINICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM, which tracks patient satisfaction, efficiency, practitioner performance and clinical outcomes throughout the care continuum, and medical director of SOUTHEAST PAIN CARE since 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. Heil is able to speak in depth about perioperative pain management, when acute pain becomes chronic, interventional pain management, and management of cancer pain: "Over the last two years, I've found the technology has dramatically improved, and pain patients are getting substantially better results. The beauty of new spinal cord stimulators is that, first, you get to test drive the equipment, since the permanent device is implanted only after the patient has had a simple trial stimulator system placed. Patients literally test the device for up to a week at home, and only if they are amazed with the amount of pain relief they get with the stimulator is a permanent implant done." Heil is an expert in developing quality assurance systems to help understand and set benchmarks for pain patient results. He is a member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia, North Carolina Medical Society, Mecklenburg County Medical Society and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He earned his M.D. from West Virginia University's School of Medicine. News Contact: Allison Aiken, aaiken@carolinapr.com Phone: +1-704-374-9300 (11/6/09)

4. HEALTH: THE POWER OF VISUALIZING YOURSELF THIN. KEVIN GRAHAM, managing director at EMPOWER ME PHOTO, which aids people in their weight-loss efforts by revising their photos to make them look slim and healthy, can discuss the importance of visualizing yourself thin to lose weight: "Every self-help course talks about the need for a vision -- to know what you want and to keep that vision at the center of your thoughts. Being able to visualize success and having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve is critical to getting there. Many people are frustrated with their weight-loss efforts because they simply do not have the confidence that they can be a new person. By providing the vision of what they will look like once they make small changes in their daily habits, people become excited, motivated and empowered toward actually making those changes." Graham is available to contribute to stories/segments about overeating during the holidays, New Year's resolutions, weight loss, fitness, self-improvement and other weight-loss topics. He is based in Orange County, Calif. Web site: http://www.empowermephoto.com (11/6/09)

5. HEALTH: ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHRs). ROBERT W. BRENNER, M.D., MMM, chief medical officer of SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP, Berkeley Heights, N.J.: "The electronic health record allows physician groups to integrate their practices and provide seamless care to their patients. The additional benefit is that the data and information can be used to look globally at practices and outcomes and make changes on an organizational level. This is an absolutely necessary tool for quality and outcomes improvement management. In addition to the transition from paper to digital records, healthcare is also experiencing a shift in care delivery from an inpatient to an outpatient setting. Thus, the future of electronic health records links to interoperability -- connections between electronic health records at different health care venues such as between hospitals and medical practices, between practices and the pharmacies, and between insurance companies and hospitals. In the past, the hospital's discharge paper trail was left behind on the fax machine or snail mailed. Now, once the hospital discharge summary is transcribed, it reaches the physician's EHR within minutes via interoperability connections. Data follow the patient, 24/7, independent of the site of care." Brenner is available to speak on the EHR, meaningful use, and e-prescribing. News Contact: Maureen Bennett, mbennett@smgnj.com Phone: +1-908-277-8834 (11/6/09)

6. HEALTH: WAYS TO HANDLE THE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE MODELS IN HEALTHCARE. JOHN M. KUNYSZ, licensed CPA and COO of QUANTUM CLINICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM, which tracks patient satisfaction, efficiency, practitioner performance and clinical outcomes throughout the care continuum, and his team in Charlotte, N.C., have been quietly working in the background for more than 12 years, providing proof of quality and helping hospitals, physicians and practices decrease costs and implement pay-for-performance models: "Despite the amount of money being spent on healthcare, hospitals and practices alike are concerned with what may happen to already diminishing margins and therefore are looking to decrease costs." Kunysz was formerly with PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG and received his MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University. Kunysz is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and member of the Medical Group Management Association, the Healthcare Financial Management Association, and president of the Greater Kingsport Humane Society. News Contact: Allison Aiken, aaiken@carolinapr.com Phone: +1-704-374-9300 (11/6/09)

7. HEALTH: INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE BENEFITS THAT ALIGN EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE INTERESTS. CHRIS BOYCE, CEO of VIRGIN HEALTHMILES, a company that provides employee health programs that pay people to get active: "As we enter open benefits enrollment season, we should examine how we handle healthcare benefits. Seventy-five percent of our nation's rising healthcare costs are driven by preventable chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. We can learn from the hundreds of companies that are improving workforce health and lowering healthcare costs for both their employees and their organizations. These innovators have succeeded in using creative, incentive-based health and productivity programs and have built healthier workplaces." Boyce can share examples of companies that are taking a leadership position around tackling healthcare costs by motivating employees with rewards for improving their health. News Contact: Kathy Wilson, kwilson@tieronepr.com Phone: +1-781-652-0499 Web site: http://www.virginhealthmiles.com (11/6/09)

8. HEALTH: HOW TO SAY GOODBYE TO HOLIDAY HANGOVERS NATURALLY. VAISHALI, a natural health practitioner in Indian Ayruvedic and Chinese medicine, speaker in the field of self-emergence and natural health, and author of "You Are What You Love," can explain how you can enjoy a few drinks and still feel in the pink of health the next day: "Ancient Greeks knew about detoxifying alcoholic drinks by placing a semi-precious amethyst gemstone in their alcohol. While the crystal properties in the amethyst will not prevent a hangover, they may reduce symptoms associated with light to moderate drinking, such as a headache or groggy feeling the next day." An entertaining, high-energy guest, Vaishali has made numerous network TV and radio appearances, from ABC, CBS and NBC to "Oprah & Friends XM Radio with Dr. Oz." She is located in Los Angeles and Florida. News Contact: Aime McCrory, press@purplev.com Phone: +1-818-848-3278 Web site: http://www.purplev.com/mediakit (11/6/09)

9. HOME: HEATING YOUR HOME THIS WINTER. KRISTIN ANDERSON, brand manager for KAZ, INC., manufacturers of Honeywell fans and air circulators: "With the turbulent economy, most of us are watching our dollars. One area to save money is on home heating. According to the Department of Energy, homeowners can expect to spend an average of $1,442 on heating bills this winter. Making smart decisions when it comes to heating your home this winter can have a big impact on your heating bills. You can potentially save hundreds of dollars in heating bills annually - which can equal an entire oil or gas bill for many homeowners -- by turning your central heating system down and using heat alternatives like portable heaters and digital thermostats." Anderson can provide low-cost tips that can help consumers save money on heating costs this winter. News Contact: Kim Miller, kmiller@tieronepr.com Phone: +1-617-610-0583 (11/6/09)

10. HOME: A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE BENEFITS THE WHOLE FAMILY, PETS INCLUDED. SARAH BARNARD, celebrity interior designer, LEED-accredited professional and building biology practitioner: "Most people don't realize how pets are major contributors to poor indoor air quality: they track in dirt and debris from outdoors, while shedding hair and dander on all kinds of surfaces. Combine that with the off-gassing synthetic carpeting and furnishings that most people select to stand up to the abuse, add in a dash of dangerous cat litter and you've got yourself a real toxic soup. Simple steps you take at home can make a major impact on indoor air quality, save the landfills and make your home safer for your family and your pets." Barnard undertakes a broad range of projects, all of which are grounded in smart design and mindful of healthy living. She can discuss green and healthy living for everyone and provide easy-to-implement green living tips. She is located in Los Angeles. Web site: http://www.sarahbarnard.com (11/6/09)

11. RELATIONSHIPS: FIVE WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF FINDING LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. DEBRA BERNDT, relationship expert in the NYC area, and author of "Let Love In: Open Your Heart and Mind to Attract Your Ideal Partner" (Wiley, March 2010), can offer singles ways to increase their love magnet for the holidays: "Be clear on what you want -- write your list of your ideal mate. Move out of your comfort zone, and shake up old patterns. Use daily visualization to increase confidence -- picture yourself in love. Forgive past resentments. Let go of nowhere relationships." Web site: http://hypnodeb.com (11/6/09)

12. SPORTS: HOW TO BUY AUTHENTIC WORLD SERIES MEMORABILIA. TED TAYLOR, adjunct professor of business and communications at CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE in Pennsylvania, and expert in sports memorabilia: "There is a lot of fake autographed merchandise on the market right now between the playoffs and the World Series. Some advice to make sure you are getting real memorabilia and merchandise: Signed baseballs (Howard, Utley, or any star) should sell for $100 or more. Most valuable signed baseballs are Official Major League (or, in older balls, Official National League or Official American League). Championship team balls will hit the market as soon as the series ends -- they should go for $2,000 or even more in areas that have a team in the series. Be wary of anything that doesn't have a third-party authentication. Major League Baseball is authenticating items sold at the ballparks, so this is a safe bet for merchandise purchases. Be on the watch for items on eBay without certification of authenticity, as well as some that claim to have it. Before purchasing anything, find out who certified it, as most reputable authenticators have Web sites with background and contact information." News Contact: Lisa Mixon, mixonl@chc.edu Phone: +1-215-753-3664 (11/3/09)

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