Researchers at the University of Minnesota are taking a new stab at why Americans have become increasingly overweight over the last 20 years. Because social pressure and guilt can keep survey participants from being completely… Continued
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Mammogram ‘Drifters’ Get Email Reminders
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSWhile most American women understand the importance of getting an annual breast cancer screenings, a significant number are mammogram “drifters”-those who have good intentions but delay their exams because they forget. This is the chief… Continued
Understanding Menopause Mindsets
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSA one-size-fits-all educational approach to menopause won’t cut it with the growing number of women who are either going through or will soon experience this mid-life change. These baby boomer women, who are voracious information-seekers,… Continued
Give Your Web Site A Call Center Makeover, Consumers Expect It
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSIf the call center is the only way patients can book an appointment or get a physician referral, your organization will quickly find itself obsolete. The ‘me-too’ haste to develop an online presence over the… Continued
JobTracker
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSDirector, Communications & Public Relations Healthcare organization in the Chicagoland area has created a new opportunity for an individual with exceptional writing skills. The position is responsible for maintaining the quality of internal communication and… Continued
Media Moves
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSArrivals Laboratory Network Laboratory Network launches a monthly column called Executive Perspective. This Q&A column addresses issues such as how to retain employees, training, benefits, and other professional topics that affect managers in the laboratory… Continued
Media Insight: Working Mother Magazine
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWS135 West 50th Street New York, NY 10020 Working Mother Magazine recently cleaned house with its recent acquisition of Lisa Benenson, who joined as editor-in-chief from Good Housekeeping. Benenson, who has hired a handful of… Continued
Mark Your Calendar
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSJune 9-13 American Diabetes Association’s 60th Scientific Sessions. San Antonio, Texas. 800/924-4ADA. http://www.diabetes.org. June 11-13 The Alliance for Healthcare Strategy and Marketing conference: New Ideas for the New Century. Boston. 312/704-9701. ***June 19-20*** PR News’… Continued
E-Philanthropy Catches On With Nonprofits
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSAn average of 10 charities per day are signing up to join an online philanthropy site that taps into Internet advertising to charitable organizations. OnGiving.com recently surpassed the 500 mark in registering nonprofits. OnGiving.com’s mission… Continued
Homebound Sick Children Get Online Support
June 8th, 2000 by PRNEWSAn interactive, philanthropic Web site is providing low-income, chronically ill children an online oasis where they can communicate with friends, doctors, nurses and teachers. Launched last month, the site (http://www.kidshealthlink.org) is the brainchild of Kids’… Continued