Conway Medical Center Offers Healthwise Knowledgebase As Gateway to Reliable Health Content.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BOISE, Idaho “Boise” redirects here. For other uses, see Boise (disambiguation). Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. , & CONWAY, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2003 The people of eastern South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. can now use Conway Medical Center's Web site as a gateway to reliable health information on virtually every health problem they face. Healthwise, Incorporated, and Conway Medical Center announced today that the in-depth, evidence-based medical content in the Healthwise Knowledgebase is accessible on www.conwaymedicalcenter.com. Conway Medical Center is a private nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. medical center in South Carolina. Conway recently bolstered its Web site to provide more online information and resources to the local community. People visiting the Web site can now find information about upcoming community events, find a physician through a comprehensive directory, learn about affiliated medical facilities and services, as well as search for reliable health information in the Healthwise Knowledgebase. "For 27 years Healthwise has seen that information is truly powerful medicine," says Healthwise President and COO Gene Drabinski. "The Healthwise Knowledgebase provides valuable Prescription-Strength Information(TM) resources to help people make the best, most effective choices regarding their health and health care." "We are excited about the extensive information in the Healthwise Knowledgebase offered through our Web site. Consumers in our area are interested in learning more about their health and health conditions and becoming more proactive in managing such," said Phil Clayton, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Conway Medical Center. "We are particularly proud of the support and self-help links we can offer this community. Our community now has access to current information concerning a host of different diseases or illnesses. From information concerning Diabetes Type II to connections to discussion forums for those with premature babies, Healthwise and Conway Medical Center are offering a world of information." The Healthwise Knowledgebase contains information on more than 5,000 evidence-based topics, including health conditions, medical tests and procedures, medications, and general health and wellness issues. Unique health management tools called Decision Points help people understand key information and important issues related to their health decisions. In addition, Healthwise Actionsets provide action-oriented tools and information that help people succeed in specific self-management activities and make behavioral changes important to their health. All Healthwise information is based on current, evidence-based medical literature and is reviewed by physician specialists from the nation's top academic and medical institutions. About Healthwise Healthwise, Incorporated, is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that has been helping people make better health decisions since 1975. Every year people make more than 30 million health care decisions with Healthwise English and Spanish handbooks and online content. The new "intelligent" Healthwise Knowledgebase is indexed for online information therapy to help organizations deliver the right information to the right person at the right time. For more information, visit www.healthwise.org and www.informationtherapy.org, or call 800/706-9646. About Conway Medical Center Conway Medical Center is one of the largest medical centers in eastern South Carolina. The Center consists of 160 inpatient beds, a 66-bed long-term care facility long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. , a 22-bed subacute subacute /sub·acute/ (-ah-kut´) somewhat acute; between acute and chronic. sub·a·cute adj. Between acute and chronic. care facility a modern and complete wellness and fitness center, two primary care physician offices, occupational medical services, home health care, student health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , cardiac rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Definition Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive exercise, education, and behavioral modification program designed to improve the physical and emotional condition of patients with heart disease. , outpatient physical therapy, and a durable medical equipment Durable medical equipment is a term of art used to describe certain Medicare benefits, that is, whether Medicare may pay for the item. The item is defined by Title XVIII the Social Security Act: |
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