Penelope Case Management Software Application Now in Use at Mana Kidz School-Based Health Clinics in New Zealand

Waterloo, ON (PRWEB) May 31, 2013

Athena Software's Penelope case management software application is now being used to track child health outcomes in six schools involved in the Mana Kidz health clinics project in South Auckland, New Zealand.

The clinics offer free, comprehensive health care to primary and intermediate schoolchildren in the area.

The clinics were first launched in July 2012 in Counties Manukau with 16 schools participating. The number of participating schools increased for the current school year - there are now 34 clinics operating in the South Auckland area with another 19 expected to open in the next school term.

Penelope will be used in a pilot project at six of the school-based clinics initially.

The Mana Kidz project is led by the National Hauora Coalition on behalf of the Counties Manukau Child Health Alliance Forum and is funded by the Ministry of Health and the Counties Manukau DHB.

"Athena has really enjoyed working with the National Hauora Coalition and the Mana Kidz project is an exciting first step in this collaboration," said Greg Stanley-Horn, Athena Software's director of deployment projects.

"We believe there is a tremendous alignment of values with the Mana Kidz's Whanau Ora and school-based approach to health promotion and treatment. Not only will Penelope assist in providing a real-time client information management tool for managing the education, detection and treatment of rheumatic illnesses, but it will also serve as a powerful reporting tool to evidence the incidence of rheumatic fever and related issues in the Southern Counties. The Whanau support worker's outreach work will be assisted by Penelope's mobility and multi-service, family orientation and intuitive design."

The goal of the clinics is to improve the health of local children but also to increase access to primary care and reduce ethnic inequalities in health outcomes for preventable conditions such as rheumatic fever and skin infections.

The project also aims to reduce the rates of hospitalization for primary school-aged children for those conditions, while also increasing local health literacy and knowledge among the members of the school communities.

Penelope will be used to electronically store health assessments and monitor outcomes for each child treated as part of the project.

To achieve the goals of the project, Mana Kidz aims to increase the number of assessments and treatment in primary school children for targeted conditions (rheumatic fever, skin infections, Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal sore throats) that can result in hospital visits if left untreated.

About Athena Software

Athena Software (http://www.athenasoftware.net) is a global case management solution provider based in Waterloo, Ont., Canada. Over the past 11 years, Athena Software has grown to partner with hundreds of organizations across the globe, with over 10,000 end users of its Penelope case management solution.

About Mana Kidz

Mana Kidz (http://www.facebook.com/ManaKidz) clinics provide comprehensive health care in a number of primary and intermediate schools in the South Auckland region of New Zealand, including rheumatic fever prevention services, assessment and treatment of skin infections and health assessments. The project is led by the National Hauora Coalition on behalf of the Counties Manukau Child Health Alliance Forum and is funded by the Ministry of Health and the Counties Manukau DHB.

Quinn Clinics Doctor Explains why Laser Hair Removal is an Ideal Winter Treatment

Bristol (PRWEB UK) 30 November 2012

The thought of summer holidays and skimpier clothing tends to raise interest in summer laser hair removal. However, autumn and winter are actually a much better time to embark on laser hair removal courses.

Bristol and London-based Dr John Quinn from cosmetic, laser and medical skin treatments clinic Quinn Clinics offers 3 reasons why the winter is perfect timing for laser hair removal:

1. After laser hair removal, the skin is sensitive and needs extra sun protection. However, in the winter months, popular areas such as the legs and underarms tend to be kept under wraps anyway, so theres no need to worry about sun protection.

2. The winter is ideal for a course of facial laser hair removal as the hair is darker and skin is lighter. Laser hair removal works best when the laser picks out a dark hair against pale skin to blitz the follicle. In the winter, facial hair is not bleached by the sun, and skin is less tanned. This creates a better contrast so that the laser can work efficiently. And again, theres less concern about sunburn on delicate skin.

3. Laser hair removal needs a course of treatment for best results. This is due to the fact that the laser targets hairs in the active growth cycle, but will not treat dormant follicles. Therefore patients normally return for a course of 6 treatments spread 4 weeks apart so that all follicles are lasered, preventing the hair from regrowing. Clients that start laser hair removal courses in the winter should be finished early summer.

Dr Quinn explains: While summer is the natural peak for new laser hair removal clients, those that have already had one area completed, for example the underarms, will often book a second course over the winter to be hair free for the next year; as they already understand the process and have seen the benefits of laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal is seen as a cosmetic treatment, but we also see patients who suffer from excessive hair growth which causes real embarrassment (for example with hormone-related conditions or PCOS). In these cases, treatment makes a radical difference not only to the hair but also to the patients self-esteem.

Quinn Clinics in Clifton, Bristol offer state of the art laser hair removal. Before any treatment, they offer a consultation and skin test free of charge to enable patients to experience the feel of the treatment and see the results before committing to a course. It also enables the laser practitioner to assess the clients skin type and calculate the correct setting for safe, effective results.

The company are also offering savings on laser hair removal courses in the run up to Christmas.

Quinn Clinics, practises high standards of skin and laser treatments in Clifton, Bristol. It is a Doctor owned and led clinic, fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (the only independent GP-led clinic in Bristol to have chosen to have this registration).

The clinic offers a comprehensive range of treatments, from wrinkle-relaxing injections and dermal fillers, excessive sweating treatment, vein treatment and IPL facial rejuvenation. In addition, a series of training courses are delivered to share the latest skills and best practice with other medical professionals.

Quinn Clinics Bristol Clinic and Head Office is based at 68 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2BG. 2012 will see the opening of a new London Quinn Clinics, based at 54 Woodlands Park Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9XD.

Website: http://www.quinnclinics.co.uk; email info(at)quinnclinics(dot)co(dot)uk or call 0117 924 4592 for an appointment or further information.

Quinn Clinics Celebrate Opening of their New London Skin Clinic in Greenwich

London (PRWEB UK) 28 February 2013

Dr John Quinn and his team are celebrating the opening of their new professional skincare and laser treatment clinic in London.

Based at Woodlands Park Road in Greenwich, the clinic has been refurbished to a high standard in a substantial 4-month investment programme and offers a modern and smart environment to ensure a comfortable experience for all patients.

As well as being beautifully appointed, the London clinic is equipped with the latest in advanced skincare technology to offer patients a wide variety of cosmetic and medical skin treatments to suit requirements ranging from anti-ageing to hair removal and even rosacea, excessive sweating and acne.

The clinic is the second in the Quinn Clinics group, which is owned by renowned aesthetic medicine physician, Dr. John Quinn and upholds high standards of care. Dr Quinn has treated literally thousands of patients since choosing to specialise in Medical Aesthetics in 2005 and now also shares his skill with other medical professionals in training courses.

His Bristol-based clinic has now been established for nearly 7 years and enjoys an excellent reputation as the only CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered independent doctor-run clinic of its type in the area. It has recently won a prestigious WhatClinic customer service award for the second year running.

Dr John Quinn commented:

We are thrilled to be able to welcome patients to our new London practice and have had really positive feedback after our first successful clinic at the new premises.

Although we are new to the area, patients have been particularly pleased to see that we are an established business with high standards of clinical practice. For example, all cosmetic injections are carried out by highly trained and experienced doctors.

Our WhatClinic Customer Service Awards demonstrate our commitment to looking after our patients and we look forward to building on that in London.

As well as popular cosmetic injections (wrinkle-relaxing injections, dermal fillers and lip filler treatments) the clinic also offers skin improvement treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Dermaroller micro-needling and Doctor-supervised intensive skincare regimes. These work to improve the complexion and condition of the skin from within by boosting the skins own replenishment of cells and collagen.

Laser hair removal, a popular option in Bristol, will also be available in London. The laser machine used offers patients the prospect of long-term hair reduction and a relief from daily shaving. In addition, the clinic offers state-of-the-art CO2 fractional laser skin treatment, Pelleve radiofrequency skin rejuvenation and IPL laser facial treatment with excellent results for a variety of skin conditions from lines and wrinkles to sun damage and acne scars.

The London Quinn Clinics is based at 54 Woodlands Park Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9XD. Please call 0208 858 0575 or email info(at)quinnclinics(dot)co.uk to book an appointment or for further information.

Head office and Bristol Clinic 68 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2BG telephone 0117 924 4592.

For further information see website http://www.quinnclinics.co.uk .

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets & Weight Loss Plans Announces More Effective Medical Weight Loss Without Subjecting Patients to Embarrassing Walk-In Clinics

Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2013

Anyone who has ever gone to a walk-in weight loss clinic has surely felt the discomforting feeling of potential ridicule. While obesity is a certified disease in America, it still carries with it certain incorrect and uncomfortable stigmas. Diet Doc feels that patients should not have to suffer the humiliation of seeking out a walk-in clinic to assist with weight loss, often times opening themselves up for possible ridicule or simply uncomfortable feelings of unease. With patient self-esteem in mind, the company has taken the embarrassment out of seeking help for weight loss by offering its prescription hCG diet to patients nationwide in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The company offers proven medically supervised hCG diet plans to anyone across the country, without the emotional discomfort or tediousness of a walk-in weight loss clinic.

With a new medical system called Telemedicine, potential patients can reach out to skilled physicians for assistance with non-emergency medical aid, allowing them to consult with the most qualified experts without regard to geographic location. Now patients seeking reprieve from embarrassing in-house doctor visits can receive world class medical assistance from the comfort and privacy of their own home. The system is as simple as a telephone call or Skype chat. Interested patients can contact Diet Doc via email or telephone to begin treatment immediately. After an intuitive health questionnaire is completed, the patient can schedule a simple doctor consultation wherein a Diet Doc physician will review the results with the patient.These procedures are simple, yet powerful, and can identify underlying causes of weight gain.

After initial doctor consultation, each patient is prescribed a results-based nutrition plan, designed to work in unison with their body to produce the best results. All prescription medication is then express shipped directly to the patients door. Progress is routinely monitored with weekly telephone calls. Every patient receives walk-in clinic level service, yet from the privacy of their own home. With the Diet Doc hCG diet plan, anyone who is struggling with excess weight, yet too embarrassed to seek help locally can receive the service that has helped over 40,000 patients nationwide achieve their perfect body without ever exposing themselves to emotional distress, potential embarrassment, or being beholden to a doctors schedule.

The Diet Doc hCG diet offers all patients the ability to shed unhealthy extra weight, regardless of location. The companys expert weight loss staff, including physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and coaches are at the end of a telephone to lend assistance or even encouragement 6 days out of the week. Once patients reach their ideal weight, Diet Doc continues to offer unlimited support and consultations for up to a year, for free.

Those who may be too embarrassed of their struggle with obesity no longer have to endure the discomfiture that accompanies resorting to a walk-in weight loss clinic. Diet Doc realizes the shame that often accompanies the struggle with obesity and treats each patient discreetly and courteously. Since the Diet Doc hCG diet can be completely undertaken from the privacy and comfort of each patients home, both cost and unwarranted embarrassment are minimized. The company individualizes payment plans for those who desperately want and need to lose weight, but may be putting it off due to cost. With Telemedicine, Diet Doc delivers the nations most successful hCG diet plans to those who need them the most, surpassing walk-in weight loss clinics in quality, cost, and results, while fostering feelings of well-being by allowing patients to avoid potentially embarrassing public scrutiny.

Diet Doc Contact Information:

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