Modeling Wellness for Youth Project Deploys PDHI's ConXus Profile
PR Newswire (press release), NY -
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Protocol Driven Healthcare Inc. (PDHI) today announced that ConXus Profile Pediatric has been deployed by the Iowa Modeling Wellness for Youth Project, piloting in selected Iowa schools. The project is looking to create a long-term positive change in nutrition and activity habits to reduce the incidence of obesity and to mitigate the associated health risks. Second, third, and fourth graders from five Iowa schools have been selected to participate in the project. The students will take the online health assessment in January to provide baseline data and a personal wellness profile. At the beginning of the second semester, each child will be presented with health and wellness information and activities within their daily school subjects. Throughout the semester and during the summer parents will receive information and suggestions for them to model and support healthy behaviors with their child at home. The students will take the health assessment again at the end of the project to measure individual and group progress. "The health risk assessment creates an awareness of an individual's current health behaviors and health risk factors," says Kerry Juhl (Executive Director, Wellness Council of Iowa). "The aggregate data in this project will be used to determine which behaviors are positive and where we can improve. The project will provide tools and resources for teachers to positively influence health in their classrooms by integrating health messages in the curriculum they currently teach." ConXus Profile Pediatric is a data-driven health risk assessment targeted at the 6 to 18 age group. Conditional branching logic presents the appropriate question set based on age and gender. On completion of the questionnaire, each participant receives a personal wellness profile detailing their health risks and lifestyle behaviors, together with recommendations for health improvement. PDHI is providing the application technology to support and deliver the health risk assessment, aggregate reporting, and administration for the Modeling Wellness for Youth Project. Funding for the project has been provided by the Wellmark Foundation. Project partners are the Wellness Council of Iowa, Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Association of School Boards, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Chronic Care Consortium, and Hy-Vee, Inc. The project is being managed by the Wellness Council of Iowa. About Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc. (PDHI) provides health management connectivity solutions and services. ConXus solutions are scalable and flexible, driving process efficiency and project control for clients. PDHI has adopted an open solutions approach, including extensive administrative tools and interfaces, allowing integration of ConXus solutions into client portal environments. About The Wellness Council of Iowa The Wellness Council seeks to educate employers to create healthy work environments; assisting employers with development and improvement of their health promotion programs; and recognizing employers for achievement of excellence in health promotion at the workplace. About The Wellmark Foundation The mission of the Wellmark Foundation is to efficiently and effectively facilitate the continual improvement of health status within Iowa and South Dakota communities by providing financial and technical assistance. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Abel VP Sales and Marketing Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc. Tel: (515) 277-1376 ext 1026 Email:
2006-03-20
Medicare drug plan sign-ups increase
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA -
The new drug benefit is of particular importance in Iowa, where 14 percent of residents are 65 or older, ranking the state fifth in the nation, according to the census. In addition, it is the home state of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, a Republican who is one of the authors of the new benefit.
2006-03-19
Central Garden & Pet Agrees to Acquire Breeder's Choice Pet Foods
Business Wire (press release), CA -
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Our pet products include pet bird and small animal food, aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog, cat, reptile and small animal products. These products are sold under a number of brand names, including Kaytee, SuperPet, All-Glass Aquarium, Oceanic, Kent Marine, Energy Savers Unlimited, Zodiac, Pre-Strike, Altosid, Nylabone, TFH, Four Paws and Interpet. Our lawn and garden products include grass seed, wild bird food, weed and insect control products, and decorative outdoor patio products. These products are sold under a number of brand names, including Pennington, Norcal Pottery, New England Pottery, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Lilly Miller, Matthews Four Seasons, Cedar Works, AMDRO, Grant's, Sevin and Over'n Out. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to the Company's SEC filings, please visit the Company's website at
2006-03-18
Medicare drug plan sign-ups increase
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA -
The new drug benefit is of particular importance in Iowa, where 14 percent of residents are 65 or older, ranking the state fifth in the nation, according to the census. In addition, it is the home state of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, a Republican who is one of the authors of the new benefit.
2006-03-17
Council authorizes advertising for summer employees,
Tyndall Tribune, SD -
2006-03-16
Tamiflu Snafu
KELOLAND TV, SD -
That's because a CDC recommendation against the use of two generic flu fighters has left only one option. And depending on your prescription drug coverage, the price you have to pay to keep your family from getting sick could make you ill. Bill Ladwig, Lewis Drug Stores, says, "If you've ever had the flu, I mean truly had the flu, you don't want to repeat having the flu."
2006-03-11
QC residents get health tips at special event
Quad City Times, IA -
Sixty area businesses and non-profit organizations swarmed the sidewalks outside the Food Court, reaching all the way to the department stores. Hundreds of families got everything from blood pressure screenings from the National Kidney Foundation, completed children identify cards with picture and fingerprints from State Farm Insurance, to autographs from Batman.
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