Data General and HealthGate Team to Provide Internet Solution for Ontario Hospitals.Business/Technology Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2000 Content-Rich Web Sites Improve Hospitals' Relationships with Patients and Clinicians Data General, a Division of EMC Corporation EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is an American Fortune 500 and S&P 500 manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. It is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, USA. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. ), announced today it has successfully implemented the CHOICE(R) technology platform from HealthGate Data Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :HGAT) at two Ontario-based hospitals, The Credit Valley Hospital Credit Valley Hospital serves Peel Region in Ontario, Canada, and is located in Mississauga. It was officially opened on November 5, 1985. Services The hospital provides services and covers areas of medicine including:
tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. medical content to their local communities - allowing the hospitals to foster closer relationships with patients and physicians. HealthGate, a leader in quality e-Health E-health Informatics A philosophy that empowers–E = electronic–health care consumers by bringing information, products and services online Internet solutions for hospitals and healthcare enterprises, has been a partner of Data General since 1998. The CHOICE solution (Comprehensive Health Online Information Center for the Enterprise) integrates medical content from a portion of HealthGate's well-respected sources to customers' Web sites. By using HealthGate's customized CHOICE solution with Data General's AViiON(R) server solutions, both hospitals hope to draw a larger audience to their Web sites, develop a closer relationship with physicians and members of the community, and keep the public informed about the health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract they provide. Credit Valley Hospital's Web site (www.cvh.on.ca) is tailored to provide extensive information on adult and child health and nutrition, injuries and emergencies, and educational programs and services. "As more patients and families use the Internet to research their medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. , we must ensure that our users have the most up-to-date information available," said Wendy Johnson, director, community relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. and communications, The Credit Valley Hospital. "HealthGate's CHOICE solution builds on the quality and comprehensive medical information we already deliver via our Web site by offering a greater selection of health information geared to a variety of users. For medical professionals, HealthGate's CHOICE content enhances our library services by increasing both the volume and accessibility of current and reliable medical information." Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital's Web site (www.jbmh.com) includes comprehensive consumer and patient information as well as Webzines featuring articles on such topics as nutrition, parenting and mental health. "The CHOICE solution, one of Joseph Brant's newest information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. , is an online knowledge tool for doctors, nurses and healthcare providers as well as patients, their families and the consumer public at large," said Dr. Ben Carruthers, Chief of Staff, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. "Our link to HealthGate's CHOICE content - a simple click on the Hospital's Web site - is one more step in reaching our goal of providing excellence in health care to our community." "The Internet has changed the way healthcare professionals communicate with their patients," said Peter Stone, vice president of worldwide healthcare for Data General. "Our healthcare customers require simple Web solutions that are reliable and cost-efficient, enabling them to communicate effectively with patients, medical personnel and local communities. Together, Data General and HealthGate are helping healthcare organizations better respond to today's changing world." "The ubiquitous Found in large quantities everywhere. This English word means "all over the place." nature of the Internet has enabled patients to take a more active role in their personal healthcare decisions," said Bill Reece, Chairman and Founder of HealthGate Data Corp. "HealthGates's web platform provides hospitals and other enterprises with access to the most extensive source of credible content available via the Net and fosters the sharing of patient-related information across the healthcare continuum Continuum (pl. -tinua or -tinuums) can refer to:
About HealthGate's CHOICE Platform The CHOICE platform provides patients and physicians with the most comprehensive medical content available on the Internet, enabling users to access: -- basic, easy-to-understand information that provides a comprehensive overview on a number of health conditions -- more extensive explanations of diseases and treatments aimed at patients who want to extend their knowledge of a particular health condition and related treatment options -- complex and detailed information for physicians who need quick access to the latest medical research and information. Data General's Expertise in Healthcare and Information Technology For the past 20 years, Data General has been a leader in providing high-technology enterprise solutions to the healthcare industry with solutions currently in use at more than 3700 hospitals worldwide. The company's healthcare solutions include: -- Clinical imaging solutions -- Document imaging for medical records and business office departments -- Internet/intranet solutions customized for the healthcare environment -- Wireless Point-of-Care solutions -- IT infrastructure solutions for the healthcare enterprise -- Decision support and business intelligence Additional information on Data General's healthcare solutions is available at www.dg.com/healthcare. About Data General Data General, a Division of EMC, is a major supplier of consolidated computing computing - computer solutions for customers worldwide. The division's products include Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT- and UNIX-based AViiON servers and related software and services. Strategic alliances with leading software vendors and systems integrators An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. enable Data General to deliver complete solutions that meet customers' business need to simplify, consolidate, and control information technology infrastructures. Additional information on Data General, its products and services is available on the Internet at www.dg.com. More information on EMC Corporation, the world's technology and market leader in the rapidly growing market for intelligent enterprise storage systems, software, networks and services, can be accessed on the Internet at www.emc.com. About HealthGate HealthGate Data Corp. leverages the Internet to provide the highest quality e-Health solutions to healthcare institutions and corporations by providing reliable, objective, comprehensive, and up-to-date content and technology for professionals, patients, and consumers. Through CHOICE(R) Web sites, HealthGate provides customizable Web sites with content specific to the needs of individual hospitals and other enterprises. HealthGate(R) also offers its activePress(TM) Publishing Services, which provides customers such as Blackwell Publishing with Web-enabling services that manage the complexities of distributing traditional print materials over the Web. For more information on HealthGate or any of its products and services, visit www.healthgate.com This news release contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 and HealthGate's actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . These forward looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on many assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those factors described in the periodic reports and registration statements HealthGate files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HealthGate does not intend to update or publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements. Data General and AViiON are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation. HealthGate(R), CHOICE(R), activePress(TM) and the HealthGate logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of HealthGate Data Corp All other brand names and product names referred to in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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