"We look forward to providing the Health Buddy system
to help CCS CareGuide coach and monitor patients at home in order to
prevent crises and improve quality of life. The system includes monitoring
technologies, clinical information databases, Internet -enabled decision
support tools, health management programs and content development tools.com/contacts /

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The Web site is now broken down into three easy-to-understand tabbed
areas: "You + Your Family's Health"; "Health Professionals + Providers"; and
"About Your Health Department."
"You + Your Family's Health" users will find customized sites for women
and men's health, information on various health topics from A to Z, maternal
and child health, tips for a healthy lifestyle and emergency preparedness
information .
"Health Professionals + Providers" users will find many resources
including the PA Health Alert Network (PA-HAN) - a communication network among
state and local public health agencies, health care providers, hospitals and
emergency management officials to get the word out; Health Department Reports;
Communicable Disease Fact Sheets; and the Healthy People 2010 and State Health
Improvement Plan Goals.com's
"Problems and Diseases" section covers 25 eye conditions, and also
includes "Symptoms A to Z," a tool enabling consumers to learn about
eye problems and diseases by symptom.

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http://www.state.com provides consumers
with more than 450 pages of comprehensive , up-to-date information on
eye health and vision correction options.com/eyeglasses/

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PRESS RELEASE Health Hero Network Teams With Coordinated Care Solutions/CareGuide to Improve the Lives of Patients With Chronic Conditions

The Health Buddy system enables two-way communication between patients and
health care providers. Encrypted
patient data is transmitted to a secure data center and accessed over the
Internet by healthcare providers.
Calvin B. The Web site
also offers easy access to a wide range of health-related statistics the
department compiles on a regular basis.

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Coordinated Care Solutions /CareGuide (CCS
CareGuide) has selected Health Hero Network, Inc.

CCS CareGuide is a national care management company that provides care
management services to health plans, long-term care insurers , work/life
benefits companies, self-funded employers, and affinity groups.
Founded in 1998, the company features a national care manager and provider
network and comprehensive solutions that enable clients to realize lower
health care costs, greater efficiencies in care delivery, reduced financial
risk, and increased productivity gains for employees contending with elder
care concerns.

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CCS CareGuide is headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida,
with regional offices in Connecticut and New York. The Health Buddy system serves as the interface between
patients at home and care providers , facilitating patient education and
monitoring of chronic conditions.state.

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They are
implementing the Health Buddy system for patients with diseases such as
heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who need
monitoring , support, and coaching in the home.com

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"At CCS CareGuide, we are dedicated to supporting patient's optimal health
status while minimizing disruption to their daily lives," said Chris
Paterson , CCS CareGuide's CEO.

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The redesigned site makes it easier for users to: obtain information on
state health programs and services; acquire fact sheets on diseases or
illnesses; and apply for official copies of birth certificates.health.

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health conditions

Health Hero Network's Health
Buddy system enables patients to manage their conditions and provides a
consistent connection to their CCS CareGuide care managers from their
homes.
"About Your Health Department" users will find specific information about
the structure and background of the Health Department including a message from
the secretary and his bio, Health Department history and an overview, and
other organization information.com.com/conditions/amd.htm

Also discussed are macular degeneration risk factors, signs and
symptoms of the disease, statistics, and factors that may lower the
risk, or slow the progression, of macular degeneration.

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Based in Mountain View ,
California, Health Hero Network's systems are protected by over 55 issued
US patents. HARRISBURG , Pa.
"This new, more user-friendly Web site uses the latest technology to give
Pennsylvanians easier, more direct access to Health Department programs,
services and information," Dr."
For more information about the Department of Health, visit
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"Symptoms A to Z" tool:
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"Health Hero Network's technology has a
proven track record of improving care for people with severe chronic
conditions. The Health Buddy system fits well with our philosophy of caring
for patients and will help us proactively address patients' conditions.

"CCS CareGuide and Health Hero Network both share a mission of serving
people who are struggling with chronic illness ," said Steve Brown, CEO of
Health Hero Network.pa.

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to provide home health
monitoring and coaching technology for its care management program serving
patients with complex chronic illness. Johnson noted. The site is published by Access Media Group,
a print and electronic communications company specializing in vision
care.

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accessed through Pennsylvania's official homepage at http://www. "As we move forward, we will work to make our
Web site more accessible to the citizens of Pennsylvania.pa.allaboutvision.

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The countertop Health Buddy appliance delivers
disease-specific questions, educational content and reminders on topics
such as exercise and medication compliance to patients at home.
Through increased communication, behavior modification, and prevention, the
Health Buddy system improves the quality of care.health. Johnson said.

The AMD article anchors AllAboutVision.

In addition to macular degeneration, AllAboutVision.com/conditions/eye-problems .com is expected to serve more than six million
unique visitors in 2005.

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approved and investigational therapies for age-related macular
degeneration (AMD) is presented in a newly updated article on
AllAboutVision.com's macular degeneration
content area, which also includes news, FAQ, and Q+A with eye doctors.htm

Online since January 2000, AllAboutVision.

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About CCS CareGuide

CCS CareGuide is a national care management company providing high-risk and
elderly care management services to health plans, long-term care insurers,
work/life benefits companies, self-funded employers, and affinity groups., Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Johnson today unveiled the redesigned, easier to use Department of
Health Web site.
"This is the first major update of the Department of Health's Web site
since 2001," Dr.

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About Health Hero Network, Inc

Health Hero Network develops and markets the Health Buddy system for
health improvement.
The Web site address is http://www.us, or call 1-877 PA HEALTH.

CONTACT: Troy Thompson , Pennsylvania Department of Health,
+1-717-787-1783.

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All patient responses are risk-stratified
for presentation to care providers, helping to ensure efficient management
of patient communication.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Launches Redesigned Web Site

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