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1. DR. HOWARD BRODY, director of the INSTITUTE FOR THE MEDICAL HUMANITIES atthe UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH, and renowned medical ethicist, canoffer insight into one of the most sensitive topics in the health reformdebate: "It's unfortunate that opponents of reform measures are claiming thatDemocratic health reform plans would pressure the elderly to submit toeuthanasia. Fear mongers have turned bipartisan legislation on 'advancedirectives,' which already allow patients to demand medical treatment andwould now ensure that doctors are able to counsel patients appropriately, intothe specter of a faceless government bureaucrat showing up at elderlypatients' bedsides and twisting their arms to accept an earlier death." NewsContact: Olivia Goodman, [email protected] Phone: +1-212-220-4444(7/31/09)
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1. FAMILY ISSUES: IS MICHAEL JACKSON'S MOTHER TOO OLD TO RAISE HIS KIDS? JOHNMAYOUE, celebrity family law attorney in Atlanta: "Yesterday's (July 30)ruling granting primary custody of Michael Jackson's children concerns me.This by no means ends the matter, and I am afraid these children may soon seetheir fate again decided by a court. Katherine Jackson will be extremely oldwhen the youngest of these children becomes an adult, and will likely havehealth issues, which will severely impact her role and effectiveness asprimary guardian. I would hope that at least a plan of succession is workedout, but, even so, a court will have to decide if that plan is in thechildren's best interest. This custody issue is not settled." After-hours newscontact: Ken Denney: +1-770-380-7373 (7/31/09)
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2. HEALTH: BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK SAFETY. DR. PAULA KRAMER, licensedoccupational therapist and chair of the Occupational Therapy Department atUNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES in Philadelphia: "Heavy backpacks breed poorposture in children because they bend forward to compensate for the heavyload. This puts a strain on their backs and pressure on their disks and canlead to long-term problems. It's important to select a backpack that isappropriate to the student's size and age, and one that has padded shoulderstraps and reflective material. A backpack should weigh no more than 10-15percent of the student's body weight. Be sure to load the heaviest itemsclosest to the student's back to help distribute weight evenly, adjustshoulder straps so that the backpack fits snugly to the back, always wear bothstraps, and clip the waist belt if the backpack has one." News Contact: MarisaOlson, [email protected] Phone: +1-215-596-8788 (7/31/09)
3. HEALTH: HOW TO CHOOSE A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. DR. BERNARD KAMINETSKY,medical director of MDVIP, a group of affiliated primary care physicians:"Primary care doctors are in charge of a patient's health, so choosing theright primary care doctor is important. There are 10 critical questions thatmust be asked, even before making an appointment to see the doctor, includingboard certification, insurance compatibility, hospital affiliation, staff andmore. And, when the patient does see the doctor, the patient should be armedwith as many questions as possible and write down the doctor's answers. Aninformed patient is much more likely to get better service. This is one of themost important decisions a patient makes for his or her health." News Contact:Maryann Palumbo, [email protected] Phone: +1-718-680-6483 (7/31/09)
4. HEALTH: A NURSING DEGREE OFFERS A VARIETY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. SHERRYPAYNE, faculty member with BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE who teaches obstetrics andpediatrics: "Nursing programs are attracting many new students. According toan October 2008 report of the Resources and Services Administration, Bureau ofHealth Professionals, 'Increased longevity and the aging of the baby boomgeneration will contribute to a substantial increase in the size of theelderly population during the next few decades, as well as the aging of theoverall population.' As the baby boom generation ages, it will demand thatmore health care services be provided by more health care professionals.Nursing offers varied choices in terms of work settings and areas ofconcentration. Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, hospices, physician officesand home health care companies all employ nurses." News Contact: J. StephenDobbins, [email protected] Phone: +1-513-830-2005 (7/31/09)
5. HEALTH: POTENTIAL MALPRACTICE OF THE DOCTORS TREATING MICHAEL JACKSON.HERB SUBIN, a lead trial lawyer in New York who has obtained numerous verdictsand settlements of multiple millions of dollars, is available to discuss thepotential malpractice of the doctors treating Michael Jackson: "Jackson'sdoctors failed him miserably and committed malpractice. Propofol is ananesthetic used for surgery and is only for use in a hospital and under thecare of an anesthesiologist. No doctor can prescribe it. The only way thisdrug could have been obtained is by someone taking it from a hospital ordistributor improperly. Dr. Conrad Murray, who is not licensed in California,could not prescribe or administer any medication to Jackson." Questions Subincan address: 1) Were doctors examining Jackson prior to giving himprescriptions? 2) How could Jackson have gotten Diprivan, which cannot beprescribed and is only for use in hospitals? 3) Were doctors takingappropriate medical history from Jackson? Subin has appeared as a legalanalyst on national television and radio, and has been featured in the localmedia. He can be seen weekly on "The Fox News Strategy Room." News Contact:Mark Goldman, [email protected] Phone: +1-516-639-0988 Web site:http://www.subinlaw.com (7/29/09)
6. HEALTH: THERAPEUTIC CLOWNING AIDS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. DR. NEAL C.GOLDBERG, child and adolescent psychologist who coupled his therapeuticexpertise with his own professional clown training to create LEV LEYTZAN(Hebrew for "The Heart of a Clown"), a New York-based not-for-profittherapeutic clowning program, can discuss the benefits of therapeuticclowning, in time for International Clown Week (Aug. 2-8): "Many people don'tmeasure the value of happiness as it relates to health and well-being. But,for more than five years, our troupe of young therapeutic clowns hasexperienced first-hand the healing effects of interaction with underservedaudiences in the U.S. and abroad. Compassion, caring and laughter areessential components of therapeutic clowning." Goldberg can discuss thefundamental role that compassion, caring and laughter play in a person'soverall well-being. His troupe of teen and young adult clowns will embark on a10-day humanitarian mission to Europe to give the gift of happiness tounderserved populations, such as residents of orphanages, hospitals andnursing homes. He is based in Woodmere, N.Y. News Contact: Suzanne Mannion,[email protected] Phone: +1-201-445-8451 Cell: +1-201-725-0471 Website: http://www.LevLeytzan.com (7/31/09)
7. LIVING: PORTABLE FAN OR AIR CIRCULATOR A NECESSITY FOR COLLEGE DORM ROOMS.HEATHER BORER, brand manager for KAZ, INC., manufacturers of Honeywell fansand air circulators: "Heading off to college in a few weeks? While you can'tbring your whole house with you, there are a few necessities you need to packto ensure a comfortable dorm room. One clear winner is a portable fan or aircirculator. Whether it's fall, winter or spring, dorm rooms get hot andstuffy. A portable fan will help keep you cool and circulate the air." Borercan discuss portable fans, air circulators and other must-have dormaccessories. She is located in Massachusetts. News Contact: Kim Miller,[email protected] Phone: +1-617-610-0583 (7/31/09)
PROFNET is an exclusive service of PR Newswire.To submit an Opportunity by e-mail: [email protected] consult the ProfNet Experts Database: http://www.prnewswire.com/profnetTo contact ProfNet by phone: +1-800-PROFNET, ext. 1To share a thought on ProfNet Expert Alerts: [email protected]___________ TOPIC ALERT Health Care Reform (continued, 1 response) _____________ EXPERT ALERTS 1. Family Issues: Is Michael Jackson's Mother Too Old to Raise His Kids? 2. Health: Back-to-School Backpack Safety 3. Health: How to Choose a Primary Care Physician 4. Health: A Nursing Degree Offers a Variety of Career Opportunities 5. Health: Potential Malpractice of the Doctors Treating Michael Jackson 6. Health: Therapeutic Clowning Aids Health and Well-Being 7. Living: Portable Fan, Air Circulator Necessity for College Dorm Rooms
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