The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services updates its goals for promoting health and preventing disease through the science-based Healthy People program every 10 years. The guidelines for healthy People 2020 have been developed to reflect the latest research and thinking in the field.
The main goal of this program is to improve the health of the nation. The next update, which will be released in 2010, will include information on the following:
1. The most important public health concerns
2. Current risks to public health and wellness
3. Health-related prevention and other subjects
4. Action plans for reaching the health goals that have been set.
As you move into the New Year, keep up with the latest information on Healthy People 2020 at www.healthypeople.gov.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Flu Season; Staying ahead of the bug!
Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, M.D. is a Board Certified family Practice Physician in Melbourne, FL. Her recommendations regarding the Novel H1N1 Flu, otherwise known as Swine Flu, are the same as those outlined by the Brevard County Health Department and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Signs and symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, runny nose, or congestion, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, may have nausea and vomiting.
There are five target groups recommended to receive the Novel H1N1 Flu vaccine:
1. Pregnant Women
2. Health care workers and emergency medical responders
3. People who live with or care for infants under 6 months of age
4. Children and adults from 6 months-24 years
5. People age 25-64 years of age with underlying medical conditions.
As homemakers and companions fit in at least one or more of the targeted groups it would be strongly encouraged they receive this vaccination for their protection as well as the clients for whom they provide care. Not only would this be considered a self health care measure, it is vital for their ability to provide continuous care to those they presently assist. If a care worker becomes ill, the individuals they assist could become exposed or be without the services of the workers they need for daily care and companionship.
The seniors who employ these care workers have a right to request their helpers receive this vaccine. Seniors who do have underlying medical conditions are also identified as one of the target groups and could benefit from receiving the vaccine. It is important to note the influenza vaccine is actually a two shot series which takes two weeks before immunity will start.
In addition to both the Health Department and CDC vaccine recommendations, Dr. Haridopolos also recommends the following steps to stay healthy:
• Stay healthy by staying informed of any updates throughout flu season.
• Influenza is thought to spread mainly through personal contact by the coughing and sneezing of infected people. It is important to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and discard the tissue immediately.
• Frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers which are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to avoid spreading germs.
If the H1N1 flu or another seasonal flu does take hold, stay home and limit contact with others. Once diagnosed, those who become infected must stay home from work or school for at least one week from when symptoms began. It is imperative to drink plenty of fluids, get adequate rest and contact your physician if the condition continues to worsen over the course of a few days.
BIO:
Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos received her medical education at the A.U.C. School of medicine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at Albany, NY. She is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a Board Member of the Brevard County Medical Society. Dr. Haridopolos is Board Certified in Family Practice and with Omni Healthcare since 2002. Along with her husband, State Senator Mike Haridopolos, and their three children, she resides in Merrit Island, FL. Dr. Haridopolos and her family, continue to follow the measures listed in this article in their continued commitment to remain flu free. Be proactive and stay healthy as we all weather this fall flu season.
There are five target groups recommended to receive the Novel H1N1 Flu vaccine:
1. Pregnant Women
2. Health care workers and emergency medical responders
3. People who live with or care for infants under 6 months of age
4. Children and adults from 6 months-24 years
5. People age 25-64 years of age with underlying medical conditions.
As homemakers and companions fit in at least one or more of the targeted groups it would be strongly encouraged they receive this vaccination for their protection as well as the clients for whom they provide care. Not only would this be considered a self health care measure, it is vital for their ability to provide continuous care to those they presently assist. If a care worker becomes ill, the individuals they assist could become exposed or be without the services of the workers they need for daily care and companionship.
The seniors who employ these care workers have a right to request their helpers receive this vaccine. Seniors who do have underlying medical conditions are also identified as one of the target groups and could benefit from receiving the vaccine. It is important to note the influenza vaccine is actually a two shot series which takes two weeks before immunity will start.
In addition to both the Health Department and CDC vaccine recommendations, Dr. Haridopolos also recommends the following steps to stay healthy:
• Stay healthy by staying informed of any updates throughout flu season.
• Influenza is thought to spread mainly through personal contact by the coughing and sneezing of infected people. It is important to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and discard the tissue immediately.
• Frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers which are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to avoid spreading germs.
If the H1N1 flu or another seasonal flu does take hold, stay home and limit contact with others. Once diagnosed, those who become infected must stay home from work or school for at least one week from when symptoms began. It is imperative to drink plenty of fluids, get adequate rest and contact your physician if the condition continues to worsen over the course of a few days.
BIO:
Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos received her medical education at the A.U.C. School of medicine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at Albany, NY. She is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a Board Member of the Brevard County Medical Society. Dr. Haridopolos is Board Certified in Family Practice and with Omni Healthcare since 2002. Along with her husband, State Senator Mike Haridopolos, and their three children, she resides in Merrit Island, FL. Dr. Haridopolos and her family, continue to follow the measures listed in this article in their continued commitment to remain flu free. Be proactive and stay healthy as we all weather this fall flu season.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Private Care Association of Florida’s Elects Jim Mark as Vice President
Washington, DC – September 30, 2009 – The Private Care Association of Florida has elected Jim Mark of American Home Companions as Vice President of the association. Mr. Mark is attending the national Private Care Association Conference in Washington D.C. this week in an effort to bring attention to the critical issues facing private care options.
Mr. Mark is the President of American Home Companions. Based in Orlando, American Home Companions has grown to become the largest Live-in Companion Agency in Florida serving 21 counties. As an active member of the Private Care Association of Florida, Mr. Mark has promoted affordable, non-medical, in-home care options for Florida’s seniors by working to protect the registry model and consumer choice.
“With all of the issues facing the registry model and independent contractors in Washington today, it is imperative that as the most pro-registry state in the nation that Florida be well represented at the Private Care Association Annual Conference to ensure that our congressional delegation supports our industry,” states the Private Care Association of Florida’s Executive Director Corey Mathews, CAE. “We are very fortunate to have an outstanding industry leader like Jim Mark taking the time from his busy schedule to ensure that our message is delivered and successful,” Mr. Mathews continues.
The Private Care Association’s 2009 Annual conference is being held in Washington, D.C. September 29 through October 1 and will be discussing current issues affecting private care registries. Since 1977, the Private Care Association has been committed to protecting for-profit caregiver registries through its active government relations program. As the only national voice for caregiver registries, the Private Care Association promotes the consumer-directed model of care. The principal advantages of consumer-directed care are that it costs less, provides consumers greater participation in decisions concerning their care, allows consumers to individually select caregivers, provides greater continuity in caregiver relationships and more generously compensates the caregiver and supports caregiver entrepreneurship.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
For more information about Jim Mark or to learn about live-in care please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit the American Home Companions website at http://www.theliveinexperts.com/.
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Mr. Mark is the President of American Home Companions. Based in Orlando, American Home Companions has grown to become the largest Live-in Companion Agency in Florida serving 21 counties. As an active member of the Private Care Association of Florida, Mr. Mark has promoted affordable, non-medical, in-home care options for Florida’s seniors by working to protect the registry model and consumer choice.
“With all of the issues facing the registry model and independent contractors in Washington today, it is imperative that as the most pro-registry state in the nation that Florida be well represented at the Private Care Association Annual Conference to ensure that our congressional delegation supports our industry,” states the Private Care Association of Florida’s Executive Director Corey Mathews, CAE. “We are very fortunate to have an outstanding industry leader like Jim Mark taking the time from his busy schedule to ensure that our message is delivered and successful,” Mr. Mathews continues.
The Private Care Association’s 2009 Annual conference is being held in Washington, D.C. September 29 through October 1 and will be discussing current issues affecting private care registries. Since 1977, the Private Care Association has been committed to protecting for-profit caregiver registries through its active government relations program. As the only national voice for caregiver registries, the Private Care Association promotes the consumer-directed model of care. The principal advantages of consumer-directed care are that it costs less, provides consumers greater participation in decisions concerning their care, allows consumers to individually select caregivers, provides greater continuity in caregiver relationships and more generously compensates the caregiver and supports caregiver entrepreneurship.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
For more information about Jim Mark or to learn about live-in care please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit the American Home Companions website at http://www.theliveinexperts.com/.
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AMERICAN HOME COMPANIONS WINS TOP BUSINESS AWARDS
Orlando, FL - September 28, 2009 - American Home Companions was awarded Second Place for Outstanding Small Business of the Year and earned a spot on the Golden 100/Ultimate CEO’s as one of Central Florida’s largest privately held companies. American Home Companions was also recognized as one of The Ultimate Newcomers on the list published by the Orlando Business Journal.
In a year when many businesses have seen revenues and profits decline American Home Companions has achieved yet another milestone. "American Home Companions continues to grow by providing value to our clients in an otherwise difficult economy," says Jim Mark, Owner and CEO of American Home Companions. "Through a singular focus on the needs of our clients we continue to expand and allow in-home care to become available to more senior citizens throughout Florida," Mr. Mark adds.
The Orlando Business Journal has been honoring Orlando-based businesses for the last 25 years. Qualifications for the Golden 100/Ultimate CEO’s list companies must be headquartered in Orange, Seminole, Osceola or Lake Counties, and cannot be a subsidiary of a company based outside of the Central Florida area.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
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For more information about American Home Companions or to schedule an interview with Jim Mark, please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit our website at www.TheLiveInExperts.com.
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In a year when many businesses have seen revenues and profits decline American Home Companions has achieved yet another milestone. "American Home Companions continues to grow by providing value to our clients in an otherwise difficult economy," says Jim Mark, Owner and CEO of American Home Companions. "Through a singular focus on the needs of our clients we continue to expand and allow in-home care to become available to more senior citizens throughout Florida," Mr. Mark adds.
The Orlando Business Journal has been honoring Orlando-based businesses for the last 25 years. Qualifications for the Golden 100/Ultimate CEO’s list companies must be headquartered in Orange, Seminole, Osceola or Lake Counties, and cannot be a subsidiary of a company based outside of the Central Florida area.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
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For more information about American Home Companions or to schedule an interview with Jim Mark, please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit our website at www.TheLiveInExperts.com.
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AMERICAN HOME COMPANIONS RAISES $4000 FOR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS
Orlando, FL – September 21, 2009 –American Home Companions hosted 5000 Great Reasons to Celebrate on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Dubsdread Tap Room in Orlando to benefit Meals on Wheels programs in Central Florida. American Home Companions matched $2,000 in donations for the Meals on Wheels programs for a grand total of $4,000.
“We’re honored to be included in American Home Companions Inc. 5000 celebration, 5000 Great Reasons to Celebrate,” says Marsha Lorenz President/CEO Seniors First, Inc. “We look forward to their continued growth, accomplishments and success in the Home Health Care Industry.”
“It has been a company goal for American Home Companions to do well by doing good in our community. We want our clients and their families to be comfortable that they are entrusting their care to a company that is a leader in the elder care industry,” states Jim Mark, President of American Home Companions. “Through a singular focus on the needs of our clients we continue to expand and allow in-home care to become available to more senior citizens throughout Florida,” he adds.
American Home Companions was celebrating their success in being honored, for the second year in a row, on the Inc. 5000 list for the 5000 Fastest Growing Companies of 2009. The Inc. 5000 list is compiled by Inc. Magazine. Qualification is based on U.S.-based, privately held and independent companies as of December 31, 2008, which were founded and generating income by the first week of 2005. Revenue totals for 2005 had to be at least $200,000 with growth to $2 million or more in 2008.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
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For more information about American Home Companions or to schedule an interview with Jim Mark, please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit our website at http://www.theliveinexperts.com/.
“We’re honored to be included in American Home Companions Inc. 5000 celebration, 5000 Great Reasons to Celebrate,” says Marsha Lorenz President/CEO Seniors First, Inc. “We look forward to their continued growth, accomplishments and success in the Home Health Care Industry.”
“It has been a company goal for American Home Companions to do well by doing good in our community. We want our clients and their families to be comfortable that they are entrusting their care to a company that is a leader in the elder care industry,” states Jim Mark, President of American Home Companions. “Through a singular focus on the needs of our clients we continue to expand and allow in-home care to become available to more senior citizens throughout Florida,” he adds.
American Home Companions was celebrating their success in being honored, for the second year in a row, on the Inc. 5000 list for the 5000 Fastest Growing Companies of 2009. The Inc. 5000 list is compiled by Inc. Magazine. Qualification is based on U.S.-based, privately held and independent companies as of December 31, 2008, which were founded and generating income by the first week of 2005. Revenue totals for 2005 had to be at least $200,000 with growth to $2 million or more in 2008.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
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For more information about American Home Companions or to schedule an interview with Jim Mark, please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit our website at http://www.theliveinexperts.com/.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
American Home Companions Makes Inc. 5000 List Again!
Jim Mark, President/Owner
American Home Companions
AMERICAN HOME COMPANIONS MAKES INC. 5000 LIST AGAIN
Orlando, FL - August 13, 2009 – American Home Companions has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. Inc. 5000’s list is comprised of the fastest growing private companies in America ranked by percentage of revenue growth between 2005 through 2008.
“We are ecstatic about the Inc. 5000 recognition again this year as we have moved up 724 positions on the Inc. 5000 list,” Jim Mark, Owner and President exclaims. “American Home Companions continues to grow by providing value to our clients in an otherwise difficult economy.” he continues. Mr. Mark added, “This is a significant milestone in the history of American Home Companions and to celebrate our success this year we are hosting a fund-raising event benefiting the Meals on Wheels organizations on September 16th,”
On September 16th, 2009, American Home Companions will be hosting a private event, 5000 Great Reason’s to Celebrate, to celebrate their success; at the same time, American Home Companions will be asking for donations for the Meals on Wheels programs and will match the total amount donated up to $5000. It has been a company goal to do well by doing good for Florida’s seniors. “We want our clients and their families to be comfortable that they are entrusting their care to a company that is a leader in the elder care industry,” states Mr. Mark, “Through a singular focus on the needs of our clients we continue to expand and allow in-home care to become available to more senior citizens throughout Florida,” he adds. “We’re honored to be included in American Home Companions Inc. 5000 celebration, 5000 Great Reasons to Celebrate,” says Marsha Lorenz President/CEO Seniors First, Inc. “We look forward to their continued growth, accomplishments and success in the Home Health Care Industry.”
The Inc. 5000 list is compiled by Inc. Magazine. Qualification is based on U.S.-based, privately held and independent companies as of December 31, 2008, which were founded and generating income by the first week of 2005. Revenue totals for 2005 had to be at least $200,000 with growth to $2 million or more in 2008.
Since 1992, American Home Companions has offered the services of in-home eldercare companions allowing Florida seniors to live in the familiar and secure setting of their own home. American Home Companions works with hospitals, physicians, social workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home health agencies in a combined effort to allow older adults to live their golden years in the comfort of their own homes.
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For more information about American Home Companions or to schedule an interview with Jim Mark, please contact Lisa Anderson at (407) 267-2193 or visit our website at http://www.theliveinexperts.com/.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
2009 Hurrican Preparations:
June 1st has come and gone and now is the time to have the home in order before a storm hits. Here are a few tips, items and ideas to make sure that you are prepared and don’t get caught in the last-minute scramble.
1. Purchase plenty of new batteries for flashlights, radios and any other essential electronics.
2. Contact your power company, if you are on oxygen, for priority listing for the power to
return during an outage.
3. Have emergency phone numbers by every phone.
4. Stock the house with plenty of ready-to-eat canned meats, vegetables and fruits.Canned or boxed juices and/or milk with plenty of bottled water to drink (one gallon
per person per day).
5. Know your evacuation shelters and have reliable transportation to these centers.
6. If forced to evacuate, take a list of medications and doses with a two-week supply, a
change of clothes, insurance cards and any other important daily living items.
7. Keep important documents such as birth certificates, insurance policies, deeds, stocks,
bonds, bank and credit card info stored in water-proof plastic bags.
Hope for the best but always be prepared for the worst!
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1. Purchase plenty of new batteries for flashlights, radios and any other essential electronics.
2. Contact your power company, if you are on oxygen, for priority listing for the power to
return during an outage.
3. Have emergency phone numbers by every phone.
4. Stock the house with plenty of ready-to-eat canned meats, vegetables and fruits.Canned or boxed juices and/or milk with plenty of bottled water to drink (one gallon
per person per day).
5. Know your evacuation shelters and have reliable transportation to these centers.
6. If forced to evacuate, take a list of medications and doses with a two-week supply, a
change of clothes, insurance cards and any other important daily living items.
7. Keep important documents such as birth certificates, insurance policies, deeds, stocks,
bonds, bank and credit card info stored in water-proof plastic bags.
Hope for the best but always be prepared for the worst!
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