ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Colorado Ski Deaths and Prevention.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2002 TOPIC: Colorado industry officials are baffled as to why deaths due to ski accidents were at their highest this winter, according to an article by The New York Times. Mike Kaplan, vice president for mountain operations for the Aspen Skiing Company, says there is no "common element" in the 15 deaths, the article says. However, the increased death toll is reviving the idea of using helmets to protect against serious head injuries caused by ski accidents. Medical officials support the idea of skiers wearing helmets as they can reduce the danger of suffering head injury, which accounts for 90 percent of all skiing deaths. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Mr. Steven G. Hess has been a licensed Public Adjuster A public adjuster is an an advocate for the policy holder in negotiating an insurance claim. Public Adjusters exist because of the inherent conflict of interest that exists when one person or entity attempts to represent two sides of a financial transaction. since 1969 and has been actively adjusting claims on behalf of the policyholder for 31 years. Representing the victims of fire, water damage, burglary and various other types of physical damage gives Steven his expertise in post-disaster recovery. He commanded a unit of 45 paramedics and organized the most comprehensive advanced life support first response unit in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of State. He also established the first advanced life support ski patrol A ski patrol is an organization that provides first aid and rescue services to skiers and participants of other snow sports, either at a ski area or in a backcountry setting. unit in the northeast. Steven is a nationally registered and New York State certified paramedic par·a·med·ic n. A person who is trained to give emergency medical treatment or assist medical professionals. paramedic who has performed pararescue with the New York State Police and various other agencies. PR: Don Miller (don@blankmangroup.com, 516/877-2616) Professor Patricia Bowyer-Johnson, of Milligan College Milligan College is affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and the Churches of Christ (non-instrumental). The College offers 23 bachelors and 3 masters degrees in various fields of study. , has hands-on experience and program development for people who have suffered head injuries. She is board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. in neurorehabilitation by the American Occupational Therapy Association and I am trained in a specialty treatment technique known as NDT NDT Newfoundland Daylight Time or neurodevelopmental technique. 423/975-8015 Dr. David Zull, of Northwestern University Northwestern University, mainly at Evanston, Ill.; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1855 by Methodists. In 1873 it absorbed Evanston College for Ladies. Medical School, Emergency Medicine Department, is an expert on health sciences and emergency medicine. 312/908-4145, 847/491-3741 (University PR Phone) ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource, a collaboration of Business Wire and The Round Table Group, provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/expertsource. Business Wire's Media Resource Center provides working journalists many free media services. Please visit the BW Media Resource Center at (www.businesswire.com/media) for more information. |
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