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To: KEN G who wrote (469)	7/26/1999 8:21:00 PM
From: Chas	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 595

drkoop.com Appoints Ian Bagnall to Chief Internet Strategist; Creator of Web Site to Oversee Online Strategy Monday, July 26, 1999 04:02 PM Mail this article to a friend AUSTIN, Texas, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- drkoop.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: KOOP), the leading dedicated Internet healthcare network led by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ian Bagnall to Chief Internet Strategist and Senior Vice President. Mr. Bagnall joined the company in April 1998 to lead the programming and development efforts for the drkoop.com Web site. Most recently, Bagnall served as Vice President of Business Development and was the key executive responsible for establishing the Go Network/Disney alliance and most recently the AOL relationship. Under his new role, Mr. Bagnall will be responsible for shaping the online direction for the drkoop.com Network. As the company forges ahead in to the consumer healthcare space, Bagnall will be responsible for leading the strategic direction for all online efforts. "Ian's vision for drkoop.com has directly impacted and solidified our relationship with the Go Network/Disney alliance, as with our new partnership with AOL," said Donald Hackett, president and CEO of drkoop.com. "I am proud to announce Ian's promotion. He has proven that he possesses the foresight, drive and execution we need to maintain our position as a leading healthcare portal and move forward in this market-driven healthcare industry." "My main objective for drkoop.com has been to reach a critical mass of distribution to empower as many consumers as possible to take charge of their healthcare. The powerful Dr. Koop name grants us an unparalleled advantage in capturing the trust and confidence of the consumer. Through drkoop.com, we can leverage that trust in ways that no other health initiatives can," said Bagnall. "My plan for the future is simple, continue to extend the reach of drkoop.com in ways that ensure we maintain our leadership position as the most trusted and respected healthcare site on the Internet."