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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Heathere Evans-Keenan
Keenan PR, Inc.
(703) 875-8969
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CHS Experts Available to Discuss Flu Vaccine Shortage
and Alternatives

Comprehensive Health Services’ Health Services Director
and Corporate Medical Director Qualified Experts on Flu
Vaccine Options

VIENNA, VA. – Dec 9, 2004 – Comprehensive Health Services’ health services director, Jennifer Lim, and the Company’s corporate medical director, Dr. William Wanago, are available for expert commentary on the flu vaccine shortage, including discussing the potential economic implications of the shortage, the alternatives that are being found and deployed by employers, and the current CDC guidelines.

Both Dr. Wanago and Ms. Lim have spoken extensively on occupational health issues, including this year’s current vaccine shortage, and are happy to help provide background as well as commentary on the current status of the flu vaccine.

CHS provides occupational health services to government organizations and blue-chip companies in the private sector.

Jennifer Lim

Jennifer Lim has over 15 years in Occupational Health Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at San Jose State University, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification from Stanford University, and her Masters in Administration at Regis University. She is a Board Certified Occupational Health Nurse and an inducted Fellow. Jennifer was responsible for developing and implementing the Emergency Medical System and Trauma System for Santa Clara County. Critical Incident Stress Management was integrated within this system. Jennifer was a debriefer for the Columbine tragedy, and was in the command center of a major organization to provide emotional support to victims of the World Trade Center. She is a subject matter expert and a recognized national speaker for on a variety of topics for AAOHN and ACOEM, and is a published author on Critical Incident Stress Management, which has been made available by audiotapes. AAOHN has chosen several of her topics as continuing educational modules, which were offered to its membership of occupational and environmental health professionals.

William S. Wanago, M.D.

As Corporate Medical Director, Dr. Wanago has established a national reputation in Occupational Health working with a rich diversity of business, industry and government agencies. Principal activities involve overseeing development of policy and practice standards at the corporate level, quality control, outcomes and performance benchmarking, consulting and client support services. He has worked with several Fortune 500 companies implementing programs across single site, regional and national venues. Dr. Wanago is board certified in Occupational and Internal Medicine. His expertise in Preventive and Occupational Medicine was acknowledged in 1997 upon being awarded the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) “President’s Award.” He is the Chair of the examiner’s committee for ACOEM’s “Corporate Health Achievement Award” – bestowed annually on companies demonstrating excellence in Occupational Health performance. He is also Vice-Chair of the Occupational and Environmental Health Foundation which provides grants for research and education in the field of occupational medicine.

About CHS

Founded in 1975, CHS is a leader in the design, implementation, and management of occupational health services. With in-house medical professionals, a national network of CHS certified physicians, and best practices built on decades of experience serving blue chip clients in the public and private sectors, CHS uses its unique resources to integrate services across the entire occupational health lifecycle. A founding member of the Occupational and Environmental Health Foundation, CHS also is a corporate sponsor of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) Corporate Health Achievement Award. The CHS Web site is at http://www.chsmedical.com.

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