New Online Support Network Tool to Unite Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Those at Risk
Washington, DC, January 18, 2007 -- ClinicaHealth announces the launch of a new online support network for the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association. The aim of this online community is to foster peer-to-peer communication and information sharing via the web. It is designed to be the meeting place for everyone desiring to connect with others interested in or affected by sudden cardiac arrest - survivors, those at risk, family, friends medical and emergency services professionals, teachers and others. "SCAA intends to become the hub of on-line discussions related to sudden cardiac arrest," stated Richard Brown, board chair. Registration for the online community is free of charge to the public.
"Our new support network adds the human dimension to go beyond sudden cardiac arrest facts and figures," said Diane Canova, the Association's executive director. "Participants are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions and seek support," Ms. Canova added. To learn more about this unique and exciting online community, go to http://suddencardiacarrest.inspire.com or the SCAA website at www.suddencardiacarrest.org.
SCAA partnered with ClinicaHealth, the leading provider of online health & wellness support networks, to bring this service to the Association's members and others impacted by sudden cardiac arrest. "Online social networks aren't new - but in areas related to health and wellness, we're now using them in new and exciting ways," said Brian Loew, founder and CEO of ClinicaHealth.
SCAA and ClinicaHealth are confident that the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Community launched today will embody many of the same characteristics that have made ClinicaHealth's online communities so essential to so many people - new virtual avenues to seek and provide emotional support and to share timely and helpful news and information.
About ClinicaHealth
Founded in 2005, ClinicaHealth is the leading provider of online health community solutions. ClinicaHealth provides safe, rich, and engaging online communities for patients, their caregivers and families through cutting-edge collaborative technologies. By enabling those affected by medical conditions to seek out and help one another, ClinicaHealth fosters the creation of vibrant, effective and close-knit social networks. ClinicaHealth's clients include The Children's Inn at NIH, Lung Cancer Alliance, National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), Arthritis Foundation (DC Chapter), ALS Association and WomenHeart. For additional information, visit www.clinicahealth.com or contact the company at (703) 243-0303.
About Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) is a not-for-profit organization focused on identifying and uniting sudden cardiac arrest survivors, those at risk of SCA and others interested in saving lives in their communities and beyond. SCAA is dedicated to providing solutions to prevent sudden cardiac death, including increased awareness, CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, immediate bystander action, public access to defibrillation (PAD) and access to medical devices and therapies, principally ICDs, implantable cardioverter defibrillators. For more information, please go to www.suddencardiacarrest.org.
