Curative Redesigns Web Site to Reflect Growth and Patient Orientation.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BW HealthWire)--May 16, 2002 Curative curative /cur·a·tive/ (kur´ah-tiv) tending to overcome disease and promote recovery. cu·ra·tive adj. 1. Serving or tending to cure. 2. Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , Inc., (Nasdaq:CURE), a leader in both wound care and specialty pharmaceuticals for people living with hemophilia hemophilia (hē'məfĭl`ēə,–fēl`yə), genetic disease in which the clotting ability of the blood is impaired and excessive bleeding results. , launched its newly designed Web site this week, www.curative.com, with a focus on patient and caregiver education and medical provider information. It features downloadable patient information brochures in English and Spanish on topics ranging from treatment for venous insufficiency Venous Insufficiency Definition Venous insufficiency is described as abnormal blood flow through veins that can cause local damage, damage to affected legs, or death. , pressure ulcers Pressure ulcer Also known as a decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcers are open wounds that form whenever prolonged pressure is applied to skin covering bony outcrops of the body. Patients who are bedridden are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. and diabetes, the three major causes of chronic nonhealing wounds. Designed for easy navigation, the Web site includes a detailed patient glossary of relevant medical terms. Patients can also search the nationwide network of Curative-managed Wound Care Centers(R) for a location near them that offers comprehensive wound treatment. "The Web site re-launch is a way we can give patients, physicians, clinicians and investors solid information faster," said John Prior, president of Curative's Specialty Health Services Business Unit. "The site also incorporates our new involvement in pharmaceutical services and direct-patient care." Curative's popular online Curative Courseware(TM) offering online, interactive continuing medical education continuing medical education See CME. for physicians and other clinical providers of wound care, has been enhanced. This secure section of the site is only accessible to practitioners registered with Curative. Among the topics covered are Obstacles to Non-healing Wounds, Clinical Pathways for Wound Healing wound healing Physiology The repair of a wound Steps Inflammation, repair and closure, remodeling, final healing; repair of incisions may be either simple–'clean' wounds with little loss of tissue heal by 'primary intention', or 'dirty' wounds heal by , Science of Wound Healing and an extensive library with information, abstracts and symposium and journal articles on a wide range of wound treatment options. Other graphic and functional enhancements make the site more interactive and consistent with Curative's branding efforts. It also includes a media section and an area dedicated to investor news. Site visitors can also register for email alerts about new patient information or company news. About Curative Health Services Curative's Specialty Pharmacy Services (SPS (Standby Power System) A UPS system that switches to battery backup upon detection of power failure. See UPS. SPS - Symbolic Programming System. Assembly language for IBM 1620. ) business unit provides patient-centric services that facilitate the health care management process, and provides related pharmacy products for chronic disease states such as Hemophilia. Community-based representatives provide these services directly to patients and caregivers. Curative Health Services' Specialty Healthcare Services (SHS SHS Shares (stock) SHS SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) Humidity Sensor SHS Sciences Humaines et Sociales (French: Social Sciences) SHS Student Health Service SHS Second Hand Smoke ) business unit is a leader in chronic wound care management, consistently achieving high success rates. Curative provides a broad continuum of services to health care providers through a nationwide network. This national network of approximately 100 hospital-based Wound Management Programs, has offered comprehensive treatment to over 300,000 patients. Over 95 percent of patients would recommend treatment in a Curative Wound Care Center to another person. For more information, visit www.curative.com. |
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