ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeclinic International(TM) is pleased to announce the launch of an advanced health monitoring station, the LC500. In addition to the traditional blood pressure and weight assessments, blood oximetry and true body composition have been added. To enhance self care, a major key to helping curb healthcare costs, access can conveniently be accomplished by swiping an encrypted user identification card, either magnetic or bar code, which securely and automatically stores data in our HIPAA compliant Web site. Transferring data from popular home healthcare devices such as glucose meters for self-management of diabetes or forwarding to healthcare professionals can easily be accomplished via either Infrared, USB, Serial or wireless access ports. (Visit the Products section of our Award-winning Web site, http://www.lifeclinic.com/, for more details.)
“With healthcare costs continuing to spiral upward, the LC500 represents a cost-effective approach to improving health while reducing costs in both the retail and non-retail sectors,” said Philander Claxton, President of Lifeclinic International. “We are hoping to make a significant contribution to improving health and wellness by providing convenient access to a circle of care facilitated by our health monitoring stations, integrated Web site and population-based management tools.”
“People with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes need convenient ways to better understand and control their conditions,” said Dr. Robert Galen, Professor, and Director of the Telemedicine Program, University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy. “Telemedicine-based health monitoring stations provide a true basis for improving control of chronic disease states.”
About Lifeclinic International
Lifeclinic International’s mission is to be a leading global provider of healthcare management systems, which reduce healthcare costs and improve the health of individuals. Lifeclinic was established in 1976 as Vita-Stat Medical Services, Inc. It has grown to be the world’s largest supplier of commercial automatic blood pressure monitors with more than 30,000 blood pressure monitors, of which more than 22,000 are in retail pharmacies in the United States. These monitoring stations are located in retail, corporate, hospital and government locations across the United States and take over 360 million readings each year.
Today, Lifeclinic International provides health monitoring systems that encourage individuals to take an active role in their healthcare and to better manage chronic conditions and diseases, helping them to lead longer and more productive lives while minimizing the costs associated with their healthcare. Lifeclinic distributes vital signs health stations around the world. Systems have been developed in 15 languages and are in the United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Russia and many other countries.
About Lifeclinic.com
Lifeclinic.com provides consumers with a resource to help manage their healthcare. The site offers health education focused on hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, senior care and related topics such as smoking cessation, weight control and stress management. Visitors to the site can find a vital-signs kiosk near their home or shop online for items related to blood-pressure management. A daily news service provides current articles about health-related topics. Membership to the site is free and includes a health-charting function to track blood pressure, weight, glucose levels and pulse over time. The Company plans to periodically add new features and services as needed to help promote better health through self-care.
For more information, contact: Kathy Blair Lifeclinic International 255 N. Washington Street Rockville, MD 20850 1-800-543-2850 Email: kblair@lifeclinic.com
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Lifeclinic International
CONTACT: Kathy Blair, Lifeclinic International, +1-800-543-2850, Email:kblair@lifeclinic.com
Web site: http://www.lifeclinic.com/
