HARRISBURG and PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthAmerica announced today that it has added a comprehensive library of health information for consumers to its website at http://www.healthamerica.cvty.com/ . The site now features a section called “KidsHealth,” which includes thousands of medically reviewed articles, animations, quizzes, and news written to be age- appropriate for 3 distinct audiences: parents, kids, and teens.
“HealthAmerica is pleased to be able to make its website an even richer resource for families. We understand how important it is to reach out to kids and teens in addition to their parents, so we are providing a comprehensive collection of health information across a broad spectrum of topics written just for them,” explained Francis S. Soistman, Jr., president and CEO of HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance. “Teachers will also find the information to be a great resource for lesson plans and homework help.”
The site features information on parenting; general health; medical, developmental, behavioral, and emotional problems; nutrition & fitness; and first aid & safety. In addition to the comprehensive library of age- appropriate articles, here are just some of the unique features users will discover at http://www.healthamerica.cvty.com/ :
- Medical Research News for Parents: summaries of current research from pediatric journals not available to consumers that are “translated” so they’re easy-to-understand for readers without medical training. - My Body: an interactive tour of the body for kids (including sound effects!). - Pregnancy & Newborns: a section featuring over 100 articles and a week- by-week pregnancy calendar for expecting and new parents. - In the Spotlight: information on in-the-news and seasonal issues like school violence and flu outbreaks. - Word!: a glossary of medical terms with definitions kids can understand. - Daily Q&A: for parents. - Daily Brain Buzz: for kids.
This resource is designed to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional and behavioral issues affecting children and teens -- and to encourage readers to discuss these issues with their own health care providers.
About HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance
HealthAmerica Pennsylvania, Inc. has a 29-year record in managed care. HealthAmerica, HealthAssurance Pennsylvania, Inc., and affiliate companies cover over 730,000 members in Pennsylvania and Ohio through HMO, POS, PPO, Medicaid, and MedicareAdvantage plans. In addition, HealthAmerica earned an “Excellent” Accreditation for its HMO plan and HealthAssurance earned an “Excellent” Accreditation for the HealthAssurance POS by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to measuring the quality of America’s health care. With corporate offices in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance provide managed health care products and services to over 11,000 employers in Pennsylvania and Ohio. HealthAmerica and its affiliates employ over 1,500 people in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit HealthAmerica’s website at http://www.healthamerica.cvty.com/ .
HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance
CONTACT: Kristen Lane, Manager of Public Relations of HealthAmerica andHealthAssurance, +1-412-553-7566, or klane@cvty.com
Web site: http://www.healthamerica.cvty.com/