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HealthAware's Cardiovascular Disease Program to Be Available Through Catholic Health Initiatives' 73 Hospitals

Posted on: Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 12:00 CST

DENVER, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthAware announced today an agreement with Catholic Health Initiatives to make its Cardiovascular disease program available to the 73 hospitals across 19 states in Catholic Health Initiatives' health system.

This agreement makes HealthAware's Cardiovascular program available to persons throughout the U.S., and furthers HealthAware's goal of promoting early detection and prevention of disease.

An estimated 79 million Americans have heart disease and don't even know it. Half of those who die of heart attacks have no previous symptoms. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and is responsible for every one in three deaths.

Greg Gossett, President of HealthAware, believes the Company's alliance with Catholic Health Initiatives can benefit countless men and women. "Led by our HeartAware module, our Cardiovascular disease program has helped several hospitals change their focus from heart disease treatment to heart disease prevention. We believe this will be the case with Catholic Health Initiatives as well."

Mr. Gossett goes on to say, "Our Cardiovascular disease program can improve the health and wellness of patients and help save lives."

Donell Martinez, Catholic Health Initiatives' Director of Marketing Communications said, "HealthAware's Cardiovascular program can be instrumental in creating healthier communities because it promotes early detection and prevention of heart disease. Ultimately, we anticipate lives may be saved through this program, as it is designed to attract the person who is likely to have some degree of heart disease but it not yet experiencing symptoms."

Anchored by its Cardiovascular disease program, HealthAware's innovative suite of early detection modules is proven to inspire at-risk, pre-first episodic patients to visit hospital web sites to use the Company's online risk assessment programs. This leads directly to patient benefits of earlier detection and treatment and allows hospitals the chance to build relationships with new patients.

For more information about HealthAware's Cardiovascular, Surgery or Oncology disease programs, please contact Cynthia Zeigler, Director, Marketing & PR, at (303) 758-8400, ext. 203.

For more information about Catholic Health Initiatives, please contact Michael Romano, Director, Media Relations, at (303) 383-2720.

About HealthAware

HealthAware, a division of Byrne HealthCare, is a respected market leader offering innovative services to healthcare providers that drive more at-risk patients through their door. HealthAware is dedicated to halting the progress of major diseases in the U.S. Our mission is to provide services and systems that save patients, while enabling select healthcare organizations to thrive and grow their market share. The end result being longer, healthier lives for consumers and healthcare organizations that are more vital and productive. For more information visit http://www.healthawareservices.com/.

About Catholic Health Initiatives

Catholic Health Initiatives is a national nonprofit health organization based in Denver, Colorado. The CHI health system includes 73 hospitals; 42 long-term care, assisted and independent living and residential facilities; and two community-based health organizations. Catholic Health Initiatives, which operates in 19 states, represents approximately 65,000 employees and total annual revenues of almost $7.7 billion. It is the second-largest Catholic health system in the United States.

Byrne HealthCare

CONTACT: Cynthia Zeigler, Director, Marketing & PR of HeathAware,+1-303-758-8400, ext. 203, for Byrne HealthCare; or Michael Romano, Director,Media Relations of Catholic Health Initiatives, +1-303-383-2720

Web site: http://www.healthawareservice.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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