Press Passes Now Being Issued for the 2011 North American Bed Bug Summit

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

Press credentials are now being issued for coverage of the second annual North American Bed Bug Summit in Chicago, IL. Passes will be released by BedBug Central, an authoritative resource available to the public for information about bed bugs.

The three-day summit titled, ?BedBug University: North American Summit 2011? will be held Sep. 25 through 27 and will provide an educational blue-print for major industries affected in the battle against bed bugs. The summit will be lead by 26 nationally and internationally regarded entomologists and bed bug experts.

Speakers will be reviewing the most pressing and recent issues related to the recent resurgence including: the social issues and psychological impact of bed bugs, how to tackle bed bugs in public spaces, the best treatment practices from around the globe and the government?s role in reducing the spread of bed bugs among many others topics.

The speaker roster at BedBug University?s North American Summit 2011 includes: U.S. Congressman Robert Dold, Dr. Michael Potter, Richard Cooper, Dr. Dini Miller, Jeffrey White, Dr. Changlu Wang and Dr. Stephen Kells in addition to bed bug legal experts such as Christian Hardigree among many other renowned presenters. For additional information on the roster of speakers or for access to a pre-summit media kit, visit http://www.nabedbugsummit.com.

Members of the Press Will Be Granted Access To:

????Interview opportunities with Illinois Congressman Robert Dold who will be speaking about the government?s role in creating legislation to help curtail the bed bug resurgence.
????Access to Bed Bug Detection Dogs
????Access to more than 75+ bed bug related vendors and coverage of the latest technologies and bed bug treatments.
????Face-to-face interviews with leading research entomologists and other bed bug experts.
????Access to private educational seminars.
????Access to the keynote press conference and an interactive Q and A with entomologists and other bed bug experts.
????Interviews with attendees from a variety of sectors including: government, military, housing, shelters, colleges and universities and more.
????At-will video shooting of the latest bed bug treatment technologies, live bed bugs, and the Summit at large.
????Hands-on demonstrations of the latest bed bug treatment technologies.

A total of 35 limited and full access press passes will be issued based on media credentials and at a first come, first served basis. A multimedia press kit will be issued upon request for journalists unable to attend the Summit.

All media inquiries should be directed to:

Calvin Allen, Summit Press Officer

Office: (609)799-1300 ext. 3014

Mobile: (609) 947-4872

Calvin(dot)allen(at)bedbugcentral(dot)com

About BedBug Central

BedBug Central serves as the nation?s most authoritative information resource and website available to the public for information concerning bed bugs and bed bug related issues concerning health, prevention, and treatment methods. More information can be obtained at http://www.bedbugcentral.com.

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USBedBugs.com? Platinum Sponsor for 2011 North American Bed Bug Summit - Event Features Speaking Session with United States Representative Robert J. Dold

Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) September 19, 2011

USBedBugs.com, the leading provider of pesticide-free bed bug prevention and protection products, announced today it is the sole platinum-level sponsor of the 2011 North American Bed Bug Summit. The event is being held September 25th through the 27th at the Hyatt Regency O?Hare hotel in Chicago. USBedBugs.com will occupy Booth #67 on the EXPOCentral floor and host Beer Tasting Reception.

The three-day event brings together the top bed bug elimination and management companies throughout the country and offers a chance for networking and discussion of best practices. Speaking sessions will be conducted by several prominent entomologists and other experts who will discuss the science of fumigation, the role of canines in pest detection, and the efficacy of heat-based treatments, among many other topics. In addition, United States Representative Robert J. Dold of Illinois will deliver a speech describing the federal involvement in bed bug issues and the potential impact of legislation for pest management companies.

?We are very pleased to once again be the platinum sponsor of the North American Bed Bug Summit,? said Adam Greenberg, President of USBedBugs .com. ?Bed bugs can have a truly debilitating effect on people?s physical and emotional well-being, and they are unfortunately a problem that continues to spread. Events such as the North American Bed Bug Summit allow all of us in the industry to get together and discuss ways to best eliminate the persistent threat of bed bugs so we can provide much needed relief to both afflicted businesses and individuals suffering in the home.?

The North American Bed Bug Summit is produced by the industry group Bed Bug University. For more information about USBedBugs.com?s participation in the event, visit http://www.usbedbugs.com.

USBedBugs.com offers a fast growing assortment of pesticide-free products to provide peace of mind to those trying to avoid being bitten by bed bugs as well as those currently battling bed bugs in their home or business. It offers the innovative BugZip? luggage and clothing encasement products which are specially designed with three-sided zippers to deny entry to bed bugs. ?We are excited to launch at the Summit a variety of new products for bed bugs including steamers, vacuums, mattress bags and home monitors,? said Greenberg. ?We are rapidly adding new products for both consumers and pest control professionals to address the growing epidemic.?

About USBedBugs.com

At USBedBugs.com, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those dealing with bed bugs and to prevent further spread of bed bugs throughout the United States while minimizing use of harmful pesticides.

Founded in 2006, USBedBugs.com is a division of NorthShore Care Supply, an online medical supply retailer. Beginning with selling mattress encasements, the company received numerous inquiries from people desperately looking for other products to detect and prevent bed bugs. As the bed bug infestation in the U.S. has grown rapidly, the company has become the leader in products for dealing with bed bugs in homes, hotels, apartment buildings, colleges and any facility where people sleep. The USBedBugs.com website is now a fast growing marketplace featuring a wide selection of pesticide-free bed bug prevention and protection products. For more information, visit http://www.usbedbugs.com.

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Assured Environments to Present at BedBug University?s North American Summit 2011

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Assured Environments, New York?s largest pest control company, will be participating in the 2011 BedBug University North American Summit this week. The conference, which officially begins September 24 with attendee and exhibitor registration, will run through September 28. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago and will feature three days of enlightening presentations on all aspects of bed bugs. Attendees will be able to hear industry leaders and the latest research about bed bugs, as well as network with experts, suppliers and their peers.

During the summit, Assured Environments? president, Andrew Klein, will speak on ?Bed Bug Scent Detection.? He will cover all facets of the topic, including the costs involved not only for clients of this service, but also for existing and prospective scent detection business owners. He will also reveal the flags people should look for when hiring a trained, bed-bug-detection dog. Klein has given speeches at a number of industry events and has impressed participants and his colleagues with his extensive expertise. A graduate of Harvard Business School, he has served as president of the family-owned pest control company since 1994.

?Bed bug infestation is such a mounting problem for individuals and organizations nationwide, Klein said. ?I am pleased to be able to shed some light on this critical topic to help people find a feasible solution.?

The keynote address of the summit will focus on ?Fear and Loathing: Social Issues and the Psychological Impact of Bed Bugs.? The session will explore how bed bugs have evolved into much more than a pest management concern?but rather, a significant medical and societal issue. It will also delve into the future of legislation and litigation surrounding bed bugs and what needs to be considered by all stakeholders concerning the growth of bed bug infestations. Presenters for this topic will be U.S. Congressman Robert Dold, Dr. Michael F. Potter of the University of Kentucky and Dr. Caleb Adler M.D. of the University of Cincinnati.

Other informative topics that will be featured during the event include:

?????Bed Bugs 101?
?????Bed Bugs Without Beds: Tackling Bed Bugs in Offices, Retail and Public Spaces?
?????Spotting Bed Bugs Sooner: New Technology in Bed Bug Detection Devices and Techniques?
?????Bringing the Heat: A Look at Heat Treatments?
?????The Search for a Silver Bullet: Where is Science Taking Us?
?????Chemical Treatments: Navigating a New World of Government Regulations and Pesticide Options?

The North American Summit has been recognized as a terrific opportunity to gain insight into this growing industry?especially for new startup companies that perhaps don?t have the full expertise or training on this subject. But this summit is more than just an industry event for pest control experts and companies like Assured Environments, which has been handling bed bug issues since World War II. Attendees will also include retail owners, hospitality-industry executives and commercial property managers, among others. The conference is generating a great deal of interest not only nationally, but also overseas. For instance, the upcoming event has attracted the attention of Hidetaka Haga, the owner of Civil International Corporation (CIC), Japan?s second-largest pest control company and a partner of Assured Environments. This year?s summit is expected to draw 600 attendees?about double the number of last year?s participants.

To register for and learn more about the summit, visit http://www.nabedbugsummit.com. For more information about Assured Environments? professional pest control solutions, please call 646-783-5138, or visit http://www.AssuredEnvironments.com.

About Assured Environments

Founded in 1934, Assured Environments is the oldest and largest pest control company in the New York area. The company assists clients with all areas of pest management, particularly bed bugs, roaches, rodents, bird control, chute cleaning, ants, bat removal and fly removal. Assured Environments is proud to offer Green Shield Certified services and maintains an environmentally-friendly integrated pest management (IPM) program that uses methods that are the least disruptive to human health and the environment. Based in Manhattan, Assured Environments serves commercial and residential customers throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. A family-owned business, Assured Environments is committed to providing its clients with affordable, high-quality pest control solutions.

Contact:

Evan Rosenblum

Director of Marketing

646-783-5138

pr(at)assuredenvironments(dot)com

http://www.AssuredEnvironments.com

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Primary Care Practitioners Focus on Reducing the Risks that Lead to Heart Disease at Cardiometabolic Risk Summit, September 2012 in Las Vegas

Millstone, NJ (PRWEB) December 19, 2011

Primary care practitioners from across the country will convene September 7?9, 2012, in Las Vegas, NV for the Primary Care Cardiometabolic Risk Summit. The Cardiometabolic Risk Summit, presented by Consultant in partnership with North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) and HMP Communications, is the only national, multi-day conference specifically designed to help healthcare providers in the primary care setting reduce cardiometabolic risk.

The statistics are alarming:

One in 3 adults in the United States are affected by the epidemic of cardiometabolic syndrome ? a constellation of risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.1

Primary care providers are at the forefront of treating cardiometabolic risk, with hypertension representing the most commonly diagnosed condition at physician office visits and more than 90% of patients with diabetes cared for solely by their primary care provider. 2

Approximately 1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with hypertension, accounting for 46.3 million ambulatory visits each year. 3

Diabetes affects nearly 8.3% of the US population ? an estimated 25.8 million individuals ? and an additional 79 million people are considered to have pre- diabetes. 3

33.8% of the individuals in the United States are obese and 34% are overweight, which puts them at risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. 3

16.3% of adults in the United States have high cholesterol, and individuals with high total cholesterol have approximately 2 times the risk of heart disease as people with optimal levels. 3

With the Cardiometabolic Risk Summit, primary care physicians, internists, general practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified diabetes educators, and other related healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients at risk for cardiometabolic syndrome will gain the knowledge and skills to combat this growing epidemic.

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (http://www.naccme.com), and HMP Communications Holdings Company, provides the highest quality CME/CE across medical disciplines and therapeutic areas. In conjunction with top medical faculty, NACCME develops evidence?based initiatives that target specific educational needs, assisting healthcare professionals in improving patient outcomes by bridging the gap between current and best healthcare practices.

HMP Communications, LLC, is a leader in healthcare communications and education. The company publishes some of the nation's most well-respected journals across three key medical divisions: Wound Care/Podiatry, Cardiology and Life Sciences. HMP also offers more than 20 years' meeting management/production expertise and over a decade producing cutting-edge, online education. Visit http://www.hmpcommunicationsholdings.com for more information.

1. Ervin BR. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults 20 years of age and over, by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and body mass index: United States, 2003-2006. National Health Statistics Report; no 13. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2009.

2. McCullough DK, Price MJ, Hindmarsh M, Wagner EH. A Population-Based Approach to Diabetes Management in a Primary Care Setting: Early Results and Lessons Learned. http://www.acponline.org/clinical_information/journals_publications/ecp/augsep98/population.htm. Accessed December 15, 2011.

3. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov. Accessed August 15, 2011

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