Bismarck, ND (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

In response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) announcement that they plan to delay ICD-10, Daymarck, a leading provider of home health care coding and auditing services, issued the following statement.

“With no specifics on what this delay will entail, it’s causing a lot of confusion and speculation about what is to come. We feel it was irresponsible for HHS and the Obama Administration to make those statements without giving a clear plan.

“As we stated back in November when the AMA began opposing ICD-10, we disagree with a delay. We believe conversion to ICD-10 is long overdue and delaying it will only increase health care costs and the burden on everyone.

“We are disappointed with HHS’ decision which contradicts what they have been saying. On CMS’ November 17th national provider call, representative Pat Brooks said, “This is a firm implementation date, and there will be no delay.” CMS and HHS have been adamant all along that there would not be a delay. In turn, the health care community has spent a lot of time and money investing in new processes and systems. By going back on their statements, they are continuing to lose credibility.

“Vendors, as well as publishers, educators, colleges, consultants, and many others, have already spent millions of dollars getting ready for conversion. It has even spurred job creation— for example new positions like ICD-10 Project Manager. Even health care providers like hospitals and home care agencies have invested significant resources into the transition. With a delay, all of these groups will have to re-work what they’ve already done and it will cost more money. This added cost for vendors will be pushed down to providers, and then consumers.

“This decision also has a lot of political pressure and motives behind it. CMS’ Acting administrator Marilyn Tavenner made the announcement that they would re-evaluate the timeline at an AMA meeting. It’s important to note Tavenner is currently vying for the official appointment and AMA backed her nomination in November.

“We’re also concerned about HHS’ use of the term “compliance” date, suggesting ICD-10 will be implemented per schedule, but providers will have a leeway period where they won’t be found in non-compliance. In some instances a leeway period makes sense, for example with the new Face-to-Face requirements, claims were allowed to go through for three months after implementation. But if this happens with ICD-10, it can be extremely harmful because vendors will have to work in two different sets of codes at once, in turn driving up costs and administrative burden even more.

“While we anxiously await HHS’ new plan, we’ll continue our planning with the October 1, 2013 deadline in mind. We suggest no one stop in their preparations and hopefully we will quickly receive a revised plan from HHS.

“Our hope is that the delay is brief because the shift to ICD-10 is a big step to improving health care in this country. It will make our healthcare system more efficient and cost effective and improve the level of care that this nation needs.”

About Daymarck

Founded by home healthcare veterans, Daymarck seeks to improve healthcare in this country through advancing home care – one code at a time. Daymarck offers home healthcare agencies compliance, peace of mind, efficiencies and cost savings that help agencies grow and provide the best patient care. Services include pain-free and easy remote home care coding, auditing services, OASIS review and coding education. For more information, call 937.885.5918, visit http://www.daymarck.com, http://www.facebook.com/daymarck or http://www.twitter.com/daymarck.

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

Featuring unbiased data and analysis direct from top healthcare leaders, the HealthLeaders Media 2012 Industry Survey, in its fourth year mapping the state of the industry, is now available for download. Revealing targeted priorities and concerns from within the industry’s C-suite, this comprehensive project, conducted by the HealthLeaders Media Intelligence Unit, breaks down results into multiple reports that explore issues of special interest to finance, physician, nurse, and senior leadership.

This comprehensive industry survey is available for free download at http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/industry_survey/

New in 2012, the HealthLeaders Media CEO survey features insights from over 100 prominent leaders. Of those surveyed, 30% listed care coordination as their greatest strategic challenge, with improving patient experience as a more distant second top challenge (cited by 17% of CEOs). In addition to the CEO survey, additional data has also been extracted and reports created based on community and rural status, and service lines.

This exclusive, original research and analysis offers key insights from top healthcare executives and clinical leaders. Among the findings:

    60% describe their organization’s prospects for growth as strong or very strong
    66% of CEOs say no more than one-tenth of their organization’s senior leadership is physicians
    21% of senior leaders say they are cutting back on high-level, high-price technology for service lines
    56% of finance leaders plan increased capital spending in 2012
    53% of physician leaders say the healthcare industry is on the wrong track
    42% of nurse leaders say physician abuse or disrespect of nurses is common
    51% of community and rural leaders say their prospects for growth are strong or very strong, compared to 66% of non-rural leaders
    60% of service line leaders expect revenue growth in primary care

For information on collaboration opportunities, contact Paul Mattioli, 800/639-7477, or e-mail him at PMattioli(at)healthleadersmedia(dot)com.

To find out more about HealthLeaders Media Intelligence Reports and to sign up for new-report alerts, go to http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/intelligence.

HealthLeaders Media

HealthLeaders Media, a division of HCPro, Inc., is a leading multi-platform media company dedicated to meeting the business information needs of healthcare executives and professionals. As an integrated media company, HealthLeaders Media includes HealthLeaders magazine, HealthLeadersMedia.com, the HealthLeaders Media Intelligence Unit, HealthLeaders Media Rounds events, HealthLeaders Media Breakthroughs reports, and California HealthFax. All these platforms may be found online at http://www.healthleadersmedia.com.

The HealthLeaders Media Intelligence Unit is the premier source for executive healthcare business research and is powered by the HealthLeaders Media Council, made up of select members of the HealthLeaders Media audience of more than 240,000 healthcare executives. HealthLeaders magazine, named 2010 Magazine of the Year by the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors, is the premiere resource for information on management trends, innovations, market strategies, and organizational development for more than 40,000 healthcare executives and senior decision-makers every month. Award-winning HealthLeadersMedia.com is the healthcare industry’s destination of choice for online news and analysis.

HealthLeaders Media is the winner of 16 awards in 2011 from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) and the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE) including:

    2 Gold Awards for Breakthroughs (Best Digital Magazine)
    Best Original Research: HealthLeaders Media Industry Survey
    Best Feature Series: HealthLeaders Service Lines

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 18, 2012

ScImage, Inc. (HiMSS booth 845), a leading enterprise imaging and informatics company announced today, the development of a unified dashboard to access enterprise level image-centric health information.

For the diverse health enterprise, the new dashboard offers study and order centric worklists blended into a single framework, employing exacting new programming and web technologies.

This new paradigm provides a consistent user experience whether the user is inside the department performing a procedure or outside the institution accessing images with a mobile device.

To meet the demands of the dynamic computing landscape, ScImage developed a robust single code-base driven system that presents and performs uniformly on desktops as well as web tablets and smart phones.

The new PICOM Dashboard unifies multiple workflow tools into one framework that includes enhanced visualization tools, voice recognition reporting, structured reporting, document scanning, procedure scheduling, and study management.

The company’s “PICOM” trademark denotes Patient Information and Communication in Medicine, which expands on the DICOM concept of Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine.

About ScImage

Founded in 1993, ScImage, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Los Altos, California. ScImage is a global leader in the development of advanced medical imaging and workflow solutions for radiology, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics and electronic medical record content management. As a true enterprise PACS company, ScImage’s mission is to provide a shared infrastructure solution for all imaging intensive departments throughout the healthcare enterprise. At the center of ScImage’s technology is PICOM, a web service technology that works independent of data types, modalities and departments to seamlessly deliver multi-modality image and information management, multi-PACS archiving, Cloud PACS services, offsite disaster recovery and telemedicine functionality. For more information about ScImage and the PICOM family of products, visit their website at http://www.scimage.com or call 1-866-SCIMAGE.

Contact:

Les Campbell

ScImage, Inc.

(866) 724-6243 x134

les_campbell(at)scimage(dot)com

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Find Homes & More at Homes.org

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

The most recent Homes.org market report provides analysis on the health of the Santa Fe real estate market based on 2011 Q4 sales reports and insight from local professionals. The report is the newest installment of an in-depth series that highlights local markets throughout the country, giving sellers and buyers a better understanding of what’s happening in their local area rather than relying on national statistics.

Readers may remember Homes.org’s Pick for the Top 9 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012 which included Santa Fe, NM. Like many other parts of the country Santa Fe’s real estate market is seeing an increase in interest due to improving affordability. At the end of Q3 the 2011 President of the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS, JoAnne Vigil has this insight to share, “With record low mortgage interest rates and competitively-priced homes, I’m sure there are many renters penciling out the advantages of home ownership.”

Though homes are now more affordable, Santa Fe didn’t experience the sharp price drops seen in other areas. And as pointed out in the Top 9 list prices are expected to inch back up closer to pre-recession levels. In fact, Q4 of 2011 the single family median sales price saw a 3.4% increase compared to the same time in 2010 as well as a 39.6% increase in the total monetary volume of sales. Another reason the Santa Fe real estate market has remained steady is their low unemployment rate of just 5.4%.

Santa Fe Real Estate Market 2011 Q4 Information and Statistics

County: Santa Fe County

Zip Codes in the City: 87500-87599

Population (City): 67,947

Population (Metro): 144,170

Total Households(2006-2010): 31,651

Median Home Value (2006-2010): 1,300

Q4 Median Sale Price in :

    Single Family – 0,250

    Condo / Townhome – 5,000

    Duplex / X-Plex –

    Mobile / Manufactured – 5,000

    Residential Land – 5,000

Q4 Homes Sales:

    Single Family – 143

    Condo / Townhome – 69

    Duplex / X-Plex – 0

    Mobile / Manufactured – 1

    Residential Land – 35

Foreclosures (Santa Fe County): 1 in 994

Renters vs. Owners: 38.3% vs 61.7%

Type of Home:

62% Single Family

10% Condo

28% Other

To learn more about real estate in Santa Fe, NM or to find license real estate agents in Santa Fe please visit: Homes.org.

About Homes.org

Homes.org is a fast growing real estate search portal that offers users much more than MLS listings. Homes.org gives users access to a rich collection of resources, including but not limited to, real estate listings, home owner finance tools and home service tools. Homes.org brings buyers, sellers and renters important information about the current markets and intelligent tools by partnering with real estate professionals from around the country. Homes.org is a subsidiary of Star Nine Ventures, Inc. headquartered in Austin, TX.

About Star Nine Ventures®

Star Nine Ventures® is an Austin-based, marketing-driven venture creation company targeting a wide range of national business-to-consumer online marketplaces. Star Nine’s core mission is to build businesses that provide exemplary consumer experiences and unparalleled customer service.

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Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Professional Development Resources has announced a new addition to its online continuing education (CE) curriculum for mental health professionals: Domestic Violence: Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. The course, which is presented in two parts, is intended to help mental health professionals maintain a high state of vigilance and to be well prepared with immediate and appropriate responses when partner violence is disclosed.

Part 1 of the course is about child abuse. Part 2 deals with Intimate partner violence (IPV) which is, unfortunately, a pervasive part of life in U.S. society. According to the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), over 35% of women and 28% of men say they have been raped and/or physically assaulted and/or stalked by a current or former spouse, cohabiting partner, or date at some point in their lifetime. Survivors of these forms of violence may experience physical injury, mental health consequences like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and suicide attempts. Other health consequences like gastrointestinal disorders, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and gynecological or pregnancy complications are also common.

The NISVS 2010 report further describes five types of IPV, including sexual violence, physical violence, stalking, psychological aggression, and control of reproductive or sexual health. The latter category includes refusal by an intimate partner to use a condom. For a woman, it includes times when a partner tried to get her pregnant when she did not want to become pregnant. Conversely, for a man, it includes times when a partner tried to get pregnant when the man did not want her to become pregnant. IPV affects individuals from all ethnic and socioeconomic groups, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected (LGBTQH) communities.

A very important and sensitive issue is a victim’s decision to stay with the batterer in spite of ongoing abuse. To a casual observer, it is hard to understand why a person would choose to stay in a destructive relationship. Victims frequently hear from their friends and family members: “why don’t you just leave?” This represents a failure to appreciate the complexity of the problem. According to physicians Rose Fife and Sarina Schrager in their 2012 book Family Violence: What Health Care Providers Need to Know, the decision to leave – or not – is one of the most difficult choices victims will have to make, and possibly the most dangerous.

“Leaving a relationship is a process that occurs over time,” says Leo Christie, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist and president of Professional Development Resources. “It must be understood that typically a victim cannot do so immediately, and often not for a long time. There are many reasons for this: she may think this lifestyle is ‘normal’; she may agree with the abuser that she is bad or stupid or deserves this; she may have no idea how to leave or where to go; she may have no job skills and fear that she and her children will starve. But mostly she is afraid, and her fear is valid. A woman’s risk of being killed is highest when she tries to leave.”

The central purpose of this online CE course is to help clinicians appreciate the likelihood that many of their clients are living in violent relationships, whether they have disclosed it or not. It includes training for detecting abuse when they see it, screening for the particulars, and responding with definitive assistance in safety planning, community referrals, and individualized treatment plans.

About Professional Development Resources, Inc.

Professional Development Resources is a Florida nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1992 by licensed marriage and family therapist Leo Christie, PhD. The company, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) – as well as many other national and state boards – has focused its efforts on making continuing education courses more cost-effective and widely accessible to health professionals by offering online home study coursework. Its current expanded curriculum includes a wide variety of clinical topics intended to equip health professionals to offer state-of-the art services to their clients.

Contact:

Leo Christie, PhD, CEO

Professional Development Resources, Inc.

904-645-3456

http://www.pdresources.org/

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WPS is Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer.

Madison, WI (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

The right health plan helps people stay healthy and protects their hard-earned savings in the event of a serious injury or illness. The wrong health plan can leave people open to thousands of dollars in unexpected medical costs. That’s why the individual health plan experts at WPS, Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer and provider of affordable group and individual health insurance, have teamed up to bring individuals and families a free guide packed with 12 of the industry’s top tips for choosing a health plan that fits their coverage needs and budget.

Individuals and families in Wisconsin can request or download this free guide by calling 1-888-245-4197 or visiting http://www.wpshealthplans.com/toptips.

“Everyone needs a good health plan,” said Jim Baird, vice president of individual sales at WPS Health Insurance. “But choosing the right plan can be difficult. Whether you are self-employed, a small-business employee without group coverage, an early retiree, or between jobs, ‘Top Tips for Buying Individual Health Insurance’ contains valuable tips to help you understand your options and get the most from your health plan.”

This free 20-page guide provides helpful information about:

– How today’s high-deductible plans offer not just savings, but real value

– Why the most inexpensive plan often isn’t the most affordable plan

– The difference between embedded and non-embedded deductibles—and why one can save thousands of dollars each year

– Why purchasing separate policies for individual family members can help some families save significantly

– The benefits of a little-known but fast-growing type of health plan that can lower premiums, save money, and help pay for future medical expenses, tax-free

Plus, readers will find answers to commonly asked health insurance questions, definitions of common terms, personal stories from WPS plan consultants, and more.

WPS encourages individuals and families looking for more health insurance tips and strategies to check out the WPS Learning Center for free articles on controlling costs, preventing illness, making wise health decisions, and other timely topics. For questions or to request a quote for a high-quality individual or family plan from WPS, please call 1-888-245-4197 to talk with a friendly representative.

About WPS Health Insurance

Founded in 1946, WPS is Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer, offering affordable individual health insurance, family health insurance, high-deductible health plans, and short-term health insurance, as well as flexible and affordable group plans and cost-effective benefit plan administration for businesses. In addition, the WPS Medicare division administers Part A and B benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS TRICARE division serves millions more members of the U.S. military and their families. In 2010 and 2011, WPS was recognized by the international Ethisphere™ Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, and is the only health insurance company to earn this distinction. For more information about WPS Health Insurance, visit http://www.wpsic.com.

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Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Free Spirit Publishing brings service learning to the primary curriculum with Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom: The What, Why, and How-To Guide for Every Teacher (Free Spirit Publishing, .99), written by early childhood education experts Vickie E. Lake, Ph.D., and Ithel Jones, Ed.D. What is service learning? Service learning is an instructional approach that combines thoughtfully organized community service with experiential student learning in a way that changes and improves both the student and the community. It can be a powerful tool in reaching, teaching, and inspiring young children, and this book presents the background knowledge and skills needed to effectively use service learning in preK and primary classrooms.

Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom is based on field trials the authors conducted with over 2,000 students and 215 educators, during a three year grant funding Drs. Lake and Jones to infuse service learning into their early childhood teacher education program at Florida State University. During this time, Lake and Jones realized the need for a resource written to help teachers of preK–grade 3, administrators, and early childhood professionals increase their understanding of service learning and its role in the early childhood classroom.

“The idea that a kindergartner can be actively involved in service learning projects—and understand the impact of their actions on others—is one that often surprises people,” says Jones. “But the fact is, young children can make a big difference in their communities.”

Rich in both theory and practice, the book reflects the tenets of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), combining community service with differentiated curriculum-based learning to meet the academic and social needs of young children in meaningful ways. The sample lesson plans in the book are based on tried and tested classroom projects and correlated to national service learning, Head Start, and core content standards. An accompanying CD-ROM offers customizable versions of the book’s dozens of forms and templates for lesson planning, assessment, and more. It also includes a PowerPoint presentation for use in preservice and professional development.

Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom provides service learning opportunities that support high academic standards and, at the same time, foster children’s social development by teaching them to be good citizens.

About the authors

Vickie E. Lake, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of early childhood education the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at The University of Oklahoma. She holds a master’s degree in education from Vanderbilt University and a Ph.D. in philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin. She has written for the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education and Childhood Education, among other publications, and presents at professional conferences. A former teacher, staff developer, and early childhood district coordinator, Vickie has a passion for character education and high-quality education for young children. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ithel Jones, Ed.D., is an associate professor of early childhood education at Florida State University. He earned his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin at Stout and his doctor of education at the University of Georgia. Ithel was a teacher and primary school principal in his native Wales, and he has been a teacher educator at three universities in the United States. He currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in early childhood education and has published more than 30 articles and book chapters. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

About Free Spirit

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social-emotional health and their educational needs. Free Spirit’s mission is to help children and teens think for themselves, succeed in life, and make a difference in the world. For more information, visit http://www.freespirit.com.

.99 / Softcover / 224 pp. / 8½” x 11″ / For teachers of PreK–grade 3, administrators, and early childhood professionals

Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom (Book with CD-ROM):

The What, Why, and How-To Guide for Every Teacher

ISBN 978-1-57542-367-8

Advance praise for Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom:

“A wonderfully useful guide [that] belongs on the shelf of every preK–3 teacher interested in bringing learning to life through service.”—Joe Follman, founding director, Florida Learn & Serve

“Wonderfully comprehensive . . . incredibly practical . . . rich and innovative . . . includes everything teachers will need to implement projects.”

—Judy Jablon, educational consultant and author of Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning (NAEYC)

“A great resource for educators to embrace their critical role in shaping the mindset of young students.”—Clifton L. Taulbert, K–12 education consultant and author of Eight Habits of the Heart for Educators

“Comprehensive . . . remarkably clear . . . a required resource for anyone who wants to link experiential learning with the development of social responsibility.”—Elizabeth A. Ethridge, Ed.D., associate professor of early childhood education, University of Oklahoma

“A helpful guide for educators who want to ensure that our youngest participants have opportunities to contribute to society.”—Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning

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Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

The Camp, a unique residential drug and alcohol treatment center located on 25 peaceful acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, recognizes the value of holistic therapies that complement standard addiction treatment. By addressing the needs of the body, mind and spirit, holistic therapies show clients how to control their feelings without drugs.

The newest of The Camp’s holistic tools is HeartMath’s emWave2® Personal Stress Reliever (PSR), an advanced handheld biofeedback monitor that measures subtle changes in heart rhythms. This measurement reflects heart-brain interactions caused by changes in an individual’s emotional state. Using HeartMath’s monitor to recognize irregular heart-rhythm patterns that signal stressful emotional states, patients at The Camp learn how to calm themselves naturally, creating a feeling of calm and balance that is more conducive to recovery.

The Camp introduced HeartMath into their adult program in July of 2011. The Camp is now proud to announce that it is integrating HeartMath into the teen program. Staff members have reported the following benefits of HeartMath:

    Provides a treatment tool to cope with anxiety, insomnia, grief, anger and other negative or intrusive thoughts.
    Helps staff respond to crisis interventions and agitated detox patients.
    Helps client’s self-sooth and cope with cravings.
    Provides a diversion from routine group topics and formats. Gives clients a chance to play, feel good and succeed.
    Supports more rapid development of meditation skills by providing immediate feedback on attempted techniques.

HeartMath is especially effective as a meditation aid for those in recovery. Meditation improves focus, mood, and resilience. It enhances creative insight, athletic performance, and sleep. Patients who are able to eat, sleep and play will find themselves better attuned to enjoying life without drugs or alcohol. Also, being able to focus, be hopeful, and plan makes it more likely that patients will succeed in recovery. HeartMath provides a structured but low-key way to introduce alternative therapies and self-soothing tools to a potentially resistant population.

According to staff member Cynthia Smith, “I have been startled by how successful HeartMath has been in our population. I thought it would be helpful, but I frequently have trauma patients tell me it is the first time their mind has been quiet in years. It has given patients at risk for leaving “against medical advice” (AMA) a chance to think and recommit. I see them move from being explosive and disruptive to being able to communicate and evaluate in 40 minutes. Restless detoxers frequently settle down during HeartMath. Laughter is common during HeartMath sessions. A sense of peaceful and playful fellowship is apparent as the group leaves my cabin after a HeartMath session and heads back into the community.”

Patients at The Camp who have been introduced to HeartMath have provided positive testimonials. A patient suffering from anxiety who was abusing Xanax reports, “I keep using the portable HeartMath device; I just grab it when I feel anxious like I used to grab the pill bottle. I don’t think I would have gotten through everything these last few months without it.”

The Institute of HeartMath (IMH) is a non-profit education and research organization that has been helping people reduce stress, regulate emotions and build resilience for happier, healthier lives since 1991. HeartMath has produced peer reviewed clinical data on the benefits of their methodologies for the treatment and management of anxiety, depression, anger, stress and hypertension.

The Camp Recovery Center offers clients the use of several types of alternative therapies as a complement to conventional addiction treatment. In addition to HeartMath, these include yoga, acupuncture, amino acid therapy, personal training, gardening, art, poetry, and journaling. Clients at The Camp are encouraged to explore a wide range of conventional and holistic therapies and to find the tools that will help with the process of physical, emotional and spiritual healing.

More About The Camp

Nestled among the majestic Northern California redwoods, The Camp Recovery Center has provided an intimate and effective setting for addicted men, women and young adults since 1984. An experienced group of rehabilitation professionals, addiction counselors, nurses, and family therapists have helped thousands of clients become free from the grip of addiction to cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, prescription drugs, and other substances of abuse.

The Camp is a member of CRC Health Group, the nation’s leading comprehensive network of specialized behavioral healthcare. Since 1995, CRC’s passion for delivering advanced treatment has helped individuals and families reclaim and enrich their lives.

Please call 877-557-6237 or visit The Camp Recovery Center website (http://www.camprecovery.com) for more information.

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Is Your Hair Made of Donuts? by Joy Feldman

North Kingstown, RI (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

In conjunction with National Nutrition Month this March, nutritional consultant Joy Feldman is launching a nationwide crusade to inspire children to eat right. An award-winning author, Feldman will celebrate the release of her new children’s book, Is Your Hair Made of Donuts on March 1.

For years, nutritional consultant Joy Feldman focused on helping an international clientele, primarily made up of adults, achieve better health through nutrition. But Feldman says she’ll never forget the day a few years ago when she was struck with the inspiration to shift her focus to helping children learn to eat right—and the idea for how to accomplish that.

According to Feldman, “While walking through the airport for a very early morning departure, I was surprised when I saw young people buying and eating candy, sugary treats, donuts, drinking sodas and neon-colored liquids and consuming all sorts of unhealthy things. Bear in mind, it was extremely early in the morning and I was shocked to see what these children were eating for breakfast. Not fifteen minutes later, I saw those same children in various stages of meltdowns, tantrums, misbehavior, and general chaos. It was at that point I knew that I wanted—and needed—to help teach children make healthier food choices.”

Feldman, a mother of two and award-winning author, said that the airport incident gave her the idea for a book just for young children. In conjunction with National Nutrition Month this March, Feldman will celebrate the nationwide release of her newest book, Is Your Hair Made of Donuts? A children’s picture book designed to teach and inspire children to make healthy food choices, Is Your Hair Made of Donuts? explains why the phrase “you are what you eat” may be truer than children think.

But simply writing the book, at least in Feldman’s mind, wasn’t enough. Passionate about helping children not just learn the basics of good nutrition, but also making children want to make healthy food choices, Feldman is launching an extensive nationwide tour of schools to share the message. Feldman, who dons a whimsical, colorful, custom-made donut hat, which has earned her the moniker The Divine Duchess of Donuts, will appear in front of school children and youth groups across the country. In addition to reading from Is Your Hair Made of Donuts, Feldman invites children to take part in healthy food taste challenges, juices fresh fruits and vegetables, and gets children involved through her interactive learning program. Over the coming months, Feldman will share her message about the importance of good nutrition with thousands and thousands of children as she travels across the country. See this interview with Joy Feldman about the mission and the inspiration behind it.

Feldman says that the silly whimsical hat and funny story is just the vehicle for delivering a serious message: “Today’s children are bombarded with unhealthy food choices. According to statistics, the average child sees approximately 20,000 advertisements a year for foods that can be classified as junk food. Reports of skyrocketing childhood obesity and health problems only underscore the seriousness of the message. Feeding children well is an important step towards creating good health, inspiring these children to have healthy lifestyles and reducing the nation’s exploding healthcare costs from diseases associated with modifiable behaviors. The truth is that when we eat better, we feel better. And when our children eat better, they feel better. It is crucial that something be done to teach children the importance of good nutrition. My sense was that presenting that information to them in a fun and lighthearted way was the way to make an impact.”

For more information, visit: http://www.isyourhairmadeofdonuts.com Joy Feldman received her undergraduate and graduate training from the University of Pennsylvania, pursued her law degree from the University of Miami, and later went on to receive her certificate in biochemical nutritional balancing science. A nutrition expert and author of the award-winning Joyful Cooking in the Pursuit of Good Health, Feldman is passionate about inspiring and teaching persons both young and old the value of healthy foods. Joy Feldman lives in Rhode Island.

Members of the news media wishing to request additional information about Is Your Hair Made of Donuts? or author Joy Feldman are asked to contact Maryglenn McCombs by phone – (615) 297-9875, or by email – maryglenn(at)maryglenn(dot)com.

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getting rid of bed bugs yourself

Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) February 11, 2012

A consumer health related website has released it bed bug exterminator cost guide to help bed bug sufferers with understanding alternatives to spending high priced exterminations. The guide focuses on true bed bug exterminator cost one would incur when hiring a professional.

Jacob the publishing director states, “Tons of people are being exposed to extra ordinary bed bug exterminator prices, simply because they do not know any better. Plus, their are still bed bug exterminators in the industry who will not be upfront with their clients and give them the full entire package price. Instead, bed bug sufferers may receive additional charges or non guarantee’s if bed bugs come back.”

Jacob an former bed bug exterminator himself states their are excellent professionals to hire. His bed bug exterminator cost guide was developed to alleviate any surprises when hiring someone.

Jacob also has worked with many non-pesticide formulas which he states he offers to his clients if they do not have the budget or wish to get rid of bed bugs themselves.

“Upon speaking to our clients, we want to educate them about bed bug exterminator prices, but also if they cannot afford the services or wish to take on the project themselves. BedBugExterminator911.com offers a complimentary sample of the non-pesticide bed bug sprays professionals use to kill bed bugs.”

Currently, the consumer help website is offering it’s complete bed bug exterminator cost guide and complimentary samples of the non-pesticide bed bug sprays other professionals use in the industry.

To learn more and receive a complimentary sample, visit http://www.bedbugexterminator911.com

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