Dr Koop and MilleniumHealth CEO part 2
MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc. Pledges $1 Million to the National Health Museum
New dot.com CEO challenges other high tech health companies
RESTON, VA (March 17, 2000)-MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc. (MHC) announced today a $1 million commitment to the National Health Museum (NHM), a new institution to be located at the National Mall, founded by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, MD. William P. Danielczyk, Chairman and CEO, MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc. and Board Member of the NHM, made a check presentation to Dr. Koop, Museum Chair, for the first installment of $250,000 at today's meeting of the Board of Trustees.
"MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc. has made a substantial contribution towards the creation of a National Health Museum that will serve Americans and the world," said Dr. Koop. "I am also pleased to announce that MillenniumHealth Communications' commitment extends beyond its significant financial support. Today Bill Danielczyk has made a commitment for MHC to become a technology partner with the NHM, developing an online presence that will educate and inspire people about health for generations to come."
"MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc. is proud to be the first Internet healthcare company to pledge $1 million to the National Health Museum, however we shouldn't be the last, " Danielczyk added. "I challenge other Internet healthcare portals to make a contribution to the Museum. As proponents of quality healthcare news and information for Americans, we have a unique obligation to this extraordinary national health institution."
The National Health Museum is currently seeking private funding and congressional approval for construction of a facility at a site near the National Mall. Upon completion, the Museum anticipates having over 2 million visitors a year and millions more visiting its web site.
About MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc.
Founded in May 1999, Reston, Virginia-based MillenniumHealth Communications, Inc. is the parent company of Health 24 Media Enterprises, Inc. and Health Commerce, Inc.
Health 24 Media Enterprises, Inc.
Syndicating original healthcare news, photos, medical illustrations and graphics, Health24News.com is the premier health news web portal for the consumer and healthcare professional audience.
For more information on Health24News.com, please visit our web site at www.health24news.com.
Health Commerce, Inc.
The fastest growing online marketplace for buyers and sellers of pre-owned, refurbished, and new medical equipment and supplies, MediTrader.com uses the power of the web to create a large and efficient marketplace. By utilizing MediTrader.com, geographically separated participants can exchange information and maximize the value to their practices and organizations-whether as a buyer, a seller, or both.
MediTrader.com will soon be launching an extensive online catalogue shopping feature, as well as a supporting online e-RFP feature in an effort to meet the needs of healthcare purchasers.
For more information on MediTrader.com, please visit www.meditrader.com.
About the National Health Museum
The National Health Museum will help redefine museums for the 21st century by creatively applying new technology, advanced educational techniques, and hands-on experiences to the dynamic field of personal health. Visitors to the National Health Museum at the National Mall or on the World Wide Web will explore medical advances of tomorrow and find health information they need today. The Museum will educate, engage and inspire people to understand the past, present and future of health and health science and empower them to act upon that information to enhance their individual, family and community health.
For more information about the National Health Museum, please visit www.nationalhealthmuseum.org.
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