AET Honored to Provide Cancer Care Connection Services.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NEW CASTLE, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2003 AET AET Aetna, Inc. AET After Extra Time AET Actual Evapotranspiration AET Alliance for Environmental Technology AET Alpha-Ethyltryptamine AET Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc. president David Terhune welcomed Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner Ruth Ann Minner (born January 17 1935) is an American politician and businesswoman from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. She is a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, two terms as Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, and is the incumbent , along with other dignitaries, to AET headquarters today for a special launch of the Company's sign-up and participation with Cancer Care Connection's (CCC CCC A very speculative grade assigned to a debt obligation by a rating agency. Such a rating indicates default or considerable doubt that interest will be paid or principal repaid. Also called Caa. ) membership program. Cancer Care Connection provides independent cancer information resources and the professional guidance of masters-level oncology social workers to members on a comprehensive range of topics including prevention information, treatment resources (including clinical trials) and services for day-to-day needs. AET is among the first companies in Delaware to enroll all of their employees, nationwide, for the services of Cancer Care Connection. Terhune, a leukemia survivor, opened the press conference with a moving testimonial, explaining how proper information and professional guidance can be so helpful to cancer patients and their families. Terhune said, "When you first hear the words, 'you have cancer', your world changes. From diagnosis through treatment - and often even beyond - is a time of high stress, disorientation disorientation /dis·or·i·en·ta·tion/ (-or?e-en-ta´shun) the loss of proper bearings, or a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity. and need for help. Medical help, spiritual strength and information are key ingredients in coping with cancer. Cancer Care Connection provides compassion, information and guidance when you need it most. With the help of knowledgeable professionals, who have the latest information at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. , you can feel confident that you will know the questions to ask, how to get the answers and where to find services." He went on to say that AET, with over 1000 employees nationwide, was honored to be a leader among Delaware companies by including Cancer Care Connection services in every employee's benefit package. Governor Ruth Ann Minner spoke of the importance of private sector support for cancer information and her appreciation of having Cancer Care Connection based in the state for all Delaware citizens. "The vital support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services provided through this program will be of great help to many Delawareans," Governor Minner said. "I thank AET Films for participating and encourage other Delaware companies to do the same." Cancer Care Connection president, Paula Breen, added a timely reminder. "As the traditional start for summer sun and fun at our Delaware beaches, Memorial Day weekend is also a time to remember to protect against sun-related skin damage." Skin cancers related to sun damage accounted for more than one million new cancer cases last year. ABOUT AET FILMS AET Films (Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.) is the leading technology developer and largest producer of highly specialized oriented polypropylene (OPP OPP Opposite OPP Opportunity/Opportunities OPP Office of Pesticide Programs OPP Ontario Provincial Police (Ontario, Canada) OPP Office of Polar Programs (National Science Foundation) ) films in North America. OPP films are used primarily for product labeling, flexible packaging, overwrap, graphic media, and industrial and holographic See holographic storage. applications. The Company's products benefit consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and manufacturers by providing superior label and package printability, high-speed application, and enhanced protection from moisture, air, and light degradation. Graphic appeal, protection, and durability make OPP the film of choice in the highly competitive consumer products marketplace. To learn more, visit the company's website, www.aetfilms.com. ABOUT CANCER CARE CONNECTION Cancer Care Connection (CCC) is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization established to provide coaching and direction for the individual affected by cancer and connections to the organizations that can provide information and services. They help their members make the best possible decisions about cancer care through information and service connections. Information is good medicine. For individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. cancer information, call 866/266-7008 or visit online at http://www.cancercareconnection.org. To learn more about the corporate membership program, contact 302/266-9686. |
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