Basic American Comfort Drives Dialogue in Long-Term Care Community
Posted on: Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 06:00 CDT
ATLANTA, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- GF Health Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, today announces Basic American Comfort(TM) (http://www.basicamericancomfort.com/). The new online community elevates the voices of those dedicated to the human side of long- term care.
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"The goal of Basic American Comfort is to increase connection and conversation in the long-term care community," said David Walton, Senior Vice President, Basic American Medical Products. "The site crosses industry, patient and family borders to help everyone appreciate and understand that long-term care is a crucial social issue that will touch all of our lives for decades to come."
Basic American Comfort raises awareness of new trends and new thinking about the role long-term care plays in our lives and communities. The site serves as a valuable resource for caregivers, families, industry experts and professionals, inviting and encouraging the exchange of information and insights about long-term care issues through forums and blogging.
A few of the unique site features include: -- Live feeds from leading long-term care news providers -- Weekly summaries of headline news in long-term care
-- Human-interest stories which profile essential voices in long-term care giving
-- Featured videos on new elderly care technology, nursing, and industry experts
The site has been in a soft-launch phase since late August 2008 and already has received positive feedback from a growing audience. Its editors encourage all who have an interest in sharing their experiences with long-term care issues to contribute original articles for publication.
Basic American Comfort will be featured prominently on the show floor at the AHCA/NCAL 59th Annual Convention & Expo October 6-8 in Nashville.
About Basic American Medical Products
Basic American Medical products is a brand of GF Health Products, Inc., the designer of quality long-term care beds, furniture and case goods. We see value not only in manufacturing superior long-term care products designed with dignity, durability and comfort in mind, but also in promoting human values in long-term care.
About GF Health Products, Inc.
GF Health Products, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is a major manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products for homecare, long-term care, primary care and acute care markets. Its products include medical/surgical products, diagnostics, patient room products, homecare and long-term care beds, respiratory products, manual and power wheelchairs and specialty seating products.
Contact: Rachel Newman Patrick Davis Partners 404-347-7778 rlnewman@patrickdavis.com
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GF Health Products, Inc.
CONTACT: Rachel Newman of Patrick Davis Partners for GF Health Products,Inc., +1-404-347-7778, rlnewman@patrickdavis.com
Web site: http://www.basicamericancomfort.com/
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