HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance are honored to serve as presenting sponsors of the "Pathways to Healing" Cancer Survivor Conference at Harrisburg Area Community College on Sept 29, 2004. The conference is organized by the Capital Region Unit of the American Cancer Society (ACS) as an opportunity for anyone touched by cancer -- including medical professionals, cancer patients, and caregivers -- to meet and gain insight on this disease. Attendees learn about the latest advances in oncology, treatment decision tools, news updates, and support resources.
Francis S. Soistman, Jr., HealthAmerica President and CEO, said HealthAmerica chose to support this symposium because of the exceptional quality of the resources and information being presented. "The American Cancer Society often serves as a resource for HealthAmerica's Complex Case Management nurses. These nurses serve as patient advocates, assisting our members who are oncology patients in continually improving their quality of life. Funding the Cancer Survivor Conference is an opportunity to demonstrate our gratitude for the services the American Cancer Society provides," Soistman states.
The conference offers a wide variety of panel discussions and workshops, so that attendees can choose the topic that is of most value to them. Some subjects include "Symptoms that Elude Us" and "Depression: Understanding and Coping." These sessions will equip attendees with new tools to complement and support their recovery and healing.
Soistman will be a featured speaker at the conference. The keynote speaker is Scott Burton, author of Life in the Balance and cancer survivor.
For more information or to register, call the American Cancer Society at 717-231-5780.
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 Medicare Advantage 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/ .
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the United States.
HealthAmerica and HealthAssuranceCONTACT: Kristen Lane, Manager of Public Relations of HealthAmerica andHealthAssurance, +1-412-553-7566
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