KAHI News! VitaPlanet Announces the Formation of Its Medical Advisory Panel and Also
Announces the Names of Its First Seats: Dr. Ralph Kalies, Dr. William Simonson;
and Dr. Phil Watsky
Business Editors, Internet Writers
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 1999--VITAPLANET.COM, a
division of Kaire Holdings Incorporated, (NASDAQ OTC: BB Symbol:
KAHI), an emerging developer of pure play internet initiatives,
announced that it has formed a medical advisory panel to assist in the
development of its VitaCare module.
VitaPlanet President David Kazarian stated, "Our advisory panel
will act as advisors during the addition of our cognitive services
module, and assist and advise our team on ongoing operational issues.
Our panelists come from a variety of backgrounds and have tremendous
perspective and experience in addressing the issues we will face over
the course of the next few months. Specifically, our panelists will
advise us on issues like disease state management, public relations,
interaction with the professional services communities, interaction
with the insurance industry, information presentation on the web site,
psychological aspects of illness, and in general, business
development."
The Company released the following information about its advisory
panel members:
Dr. Ralph Kalies, PhD
Dr. Ralph Kalies received his PhD from the University of
Wisconsin. Dr. Kalies is considered an expert in working
synergistically to implement the practice of pharmacy with modern
management tools and technology. Dr. Kalies has served as the
President of the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists ("ASCP")
and in 1993, he received ASCP's highest award, the George F.
Archambault Award for his work in software and data management
innovations for the pharmacy industry. Dr. Kalies currently owns PBM
Plus of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. PBM Plus is a pharmacy benefit management
firm which currently manages the pharmacy benefits of over 1,000,000
lives.
Dr. William Simonson, PHARMD, FASCP, CGP
Dr. Simonson is widely recognized as an expert in the field of
geriatrics. Dr. Simonson was an Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Practice at Oregon State University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Simonson
has authored more than 100 scholarly articles on the topic of
geriatric; he has written two books on the subject; and Dr. Simonson
has delivered more than 350 scientific presentations at various local,
national and international symposia. Dr. Simonson currently serves as
the President of the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists. Dr.
Simonson also is the Vice-President, Clinical Development for the
Center for Health Information, a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica
Corporation.
Dr. Phil Watsky, MD
Dr. Watsky earned his medical degree from Louisiana School of
Medicine in 1978, and completed his residency in internal medicine in
July of 1981. Dr. Watsky is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr.
Watsky has had computers integrated into his practice for more than 20
years. Dr. Watsky is currently in private practice in Unionville,
Connecticutt.
About VITAPLANET.COM:
VITAPLANET.COM is a provider of health, beauty and wellness
products, content and health-related services on the World Wide Web.
VITAPLANET.COM believes strongly in the future of the Internet and is
committed to provide the strongest possible content, to build and
maintain relationships with business and with consumers and to fully
utilize the Internet as the primary marketing vehicle for its products
and services.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the
"Act"). In particular when used in the preceding discussion, the words
"plan," "confident that," "believe," "expect," "intend to" and similar
conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to risks and
uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions,
competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional
financings and other risks.
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CONTACT: KAIRE HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED
Steven Westlund, 818/255-4996
Fax: 818/255-4997
e-mail@vitaplanet.com
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