New Research Suggests Ways Patients Can Better Control Chronic Conditions 4/29/2003
From: Julie Dean, GlaxoSmithKline, 919-483-2839 or Michelle Strier, Manning Selvage & Lee, 212-213-7161 News Advisory: The following is a satellite newsfeed advisory. The contacts listed can provide additional information to print and broadcast media. STORY SUMMARY: More than 125 million Americans cope with the most prevalent and costly of all health problems - chronic illness. And more than 70 percent of the $1 trillion spent by the U.S. on healthcare each year is due to long-term care for chronic illness. Now, new research suggests that there are some specific steps people can take to better manager their chronic conditions. A landmark survey shows that Americans living with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, depression and other illness may gain better control of their illnesses by working with their physicians to implement five simple steps. "Chronic Care in America(tm)," is a survey conducted by Harris Interactive(r) that reveals positive behaviors across many chronic conditions and demonstrates why some people succeed and other struggle to manage long-term. While policy makers work to control the cost of chronic conditions, this new study reveals straightforward actions patients can take to improve their health today. For details on how to incorporate these steps for a healthy life, call 1-888-825-5249 for a free brochure. THIS SATELLITE FEED CONTAINS: b-roll and soundbites, featuring: -- Burt Silverman, patient with a chronic condition -- Dr. Carolyn Britton, MD, study advisor and member of the National Medical Association FEED DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003 FEED TIME: 1:00 - 1:30 PM ET (FED IN ROTATION) COORDINATES: C-BAND: TELSTAR 5 (C) /TRANSPONDER 19/AUDIO 6.2 & 6.8 DL FREQ: 4080 (H) RE-FEED DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2003 RE-FEED TIME: 1:00 - 1:30 PM ET (FED IN ROTATION) COORDINATES: C-BAND: TELSTAR 5 (C) /TRANSPONDER 19/AUDIO 6.2 & 6.8 DL FREQ: 4080 (V) FORMAT: Package TRT TBA SOTs B-roll Produced for GlaxoSmithKline FOR STORY INFORMATION, CONTACT: Julie Dean, GlaxoSmithKline, 919-483-2839 or Michelle Strier, Manning Selvage & Lee, 212-213-7161 FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, CONTACT: Medialink, 212-682-8300 / 800-843-0677 THIS FEED IS FREE FOR UNRESTRICTED USE. A HARD COPY OF TAPE NUMBER (04NY03-0210) CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING MEDIALINK AT 212-812-7040. /END ADVISORY/ |