TAMPA, Fla., April 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Southwestern Medical Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SWNM) is pleased to welcome Mrs. Katherine Helm, R.N. as the first member of the Company's new Medical Advisory Board ("MAB"). SWNM is in the process of selecting educators, physicians, and other Healthcare professionals to fill additional seats on the independent MAB. By building a team of healthcare professionals on the advisory board, Southwestern intends to strengthen its working relationship with the healthcare industry that it serves, and to also benefit significantly through the advice and guidance of the MAB concerning the Company's various projects and new medical-device products.
Katherine Helm, R.N. Mrs. Katherine Helm brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Company's Medical Advisory Board. An honors graduate with an Associate R.N. degree, Katherine's years of experience encompass numerous positions of increasing responsibility, including: Primary nursing skills, Clinical Nurse Manager, Surgical Team Leader, and Case Manager. Most recently, she has been working as an Onsite Concurrent Review Specialist with Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Florida. Richard Powell, Vice President - New Product Development - commented, "Southwestern Medical Solutions is fortunate indeed to have such a knowledgeable Healthcare professional as Katherine Helm accept a position on its new Medical Advisory Board. Her advice concerning the areas of Nursing, Clinical Review, and Case Management, as well as her working relationships with major healthcare insurance carriers, will be of inestimable value to the Company in its endeavors to develop and introduce exciting new products to the Healthcare Industry."
Building A Team Of Medical Specialists SWNM seeks to work closely with independent doctors and nurses who have the knowledge and experience to materially assist SWNM in successfully introducing its products to the Healthcare marketplace. The Company currently receives valuable input from several independent clinicians who report medical findings concerning various SWNM product ideas and studies. The involvement of clinicians through an Advisory Board position further enhances the Company's role as a member of the healthcare community and supplier of superior medical devices.
SWNM Has The Solution
Currently involved in clinical investigative studies for its patent-protected Labguard(tm) systems, Southwestern Medical Solutions continues to develop exciting advancements in products for the healthcare community. With the exclusive rights to produce and distribute the patented Protect-A-Pal(tm) safe syringe systems, and its potential entrance into the Hydrotherapy market, as well as disposable surgical devices, SWNM is poised to gain a strong market presence with a healthy portfolio of leading edge products.
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