April 14, 2008 Press Release
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- Nicholas Danielides, CEO
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- Nick@Danielides.net
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- EHE International
- Deborah McKeever, President
- 212 332 3702
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Dr. Michael Friedman and Dr. Peter Sheehan
Elected to EHE International
Medical Advisory Board
New York, New York – January 14, 2008 – EHE International, a nationally recognized leader in of preventive health plans and programs, announced today the election of two new members to its Board of medical advisors.
Michael Friedman, PhD has extensive experience in the treatment of depression, eating and weight disorders, anxiety disorders, and chronic disease management. Dr. Friedman received his B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Yale University; he completed his predoctoral internship and post–doctoral fellowship at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a partner at the Manhattan Cognitive Behavioral Associates of New York City.
Peter Sheehan, MD is a well–respected specialist in the field of diabetes particularly as it relates to lower extremity complications of the disease, and is a pioneer in vascular medicine as related to diabetic wounds. Dr. Sheehan is a graduate of the SUNY–Downstate School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. He completed his fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to his New York City private practice activities, Dr. Sheehan serves as a national board member of the American Diabetes Association, and is a member of the editorial board of Vascular Disease Management.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Friedman and Dr. Peter Sheehan as members of our Medical Advisory Board,” said Susan Spear, MD who serves as the chairperson of the Board. “The Medical Advisory Board acts as an independent board and has medical protocol responsibility for EHE International’s preventive health program. Drs. Friedman and Sheehan’s respective areas of expertise expand the Board’s clinical knowledge and its application to prevention.”
“In 2008, EHE International plans to integrate pre–diabetes and stress management counseling modules into its preventive healthcare plan,” said Deborah McKeever the Company’s president. “Dr. Friedman’s expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and Dr. Sheehan’s expertise in diabetes will be instrumental in the development of these programs that are aimed toward eliminating and/or reducing the risks of chronic disease related to these conditions as identified through annual physical examinations. Our pre–diabetes and stress management programs expand the depth and breadth of our signature fully–integrated programs. EHE International’s preventive health plan is widely–recognized by leading employers as the best approach to employee health management and as a means to controlling future healthcare expense.”
About EHE International
Since 1913, EHE has been the recognized leader in employee and individual Preventive Healthcare Plans (PHP) specifically designed for the early identification of preventable disease and risk factors; clinical management of health findings; referral resources; and personal coaching intervention programs of adverse lifestyle behaviors associated with poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and smoking. It’s nationally available PHP is a comprehensive, integrated approach to preventive healthcare for the reduction and management of future medical claims expense, increased productivity, and overall improved quality of life. For more information, contact EHE International, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10020; 212.332.3702; www.EHEINTL.com.