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A.D.A.M., Inc. Expands Health and Wellness Resources for Libraries

^{Published on 2010-05-20 04:11:24 - Market Wire}
 

ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ A.D.A.M., Inc. ] (Nasdaq: ADAM), a leading provider of [ consumer health information ], [ benefits technology solutions ] and [ online education resources ], today announced the availability of Well-Connected, its online health and wellness subscription-based product for the public library and information dissemination markets, featuring enhanced functionalities and user-friendly interfaces for library patrons. Well-Connected enables libraries to extend their reach beyond physical buildings, giving patrons access to relevant and timely health and wellness information from anywhere they have internet access.

"Todaya™s society looks to the internet for immediate access to information a" and providing superior digital health and wellness content for librarians and educators is key to our mission a" ita™s what sets Well-Connected apart from other topical online resources."

Well-Connected fills the void for those seeking credible and thorough medical information written in easy-to-understand language. This resource provides 100 comprehensive reports on common diseases and health issues, all of which can be conveniently searched, downloaded, or printed. People are looking for health information on specific conditions and they want the ability to look up symptoms before a visit to the doctor. Ita™s important to research a diagnosis in order to better understand a condition or to investigate a pending procedure. With endless amounts of advice on the internet, how does one determine whata™s credible and whata™s not? Well-Connected is the answer to this crucial demand. Written by top medical journalists and reviewed by an expert physician board a" reports are revised quarterly to ensure that each topic is up-to-date with the latest medical breakthroughs and technologies.

Well-Connected has been a trusted resource for libraries and their patrons for more than a decade, providing detailed information on key health conditions. Authoritative, thorough, and updated regularly, each report is a comprehensive review of the latest information on risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, treatments, and preventative measures.

aA.D.A.M., Inc. is proud to continue its tradition of delivering comprehensive, peer-reviewed information on key health conditions. People are increasingly taking an active role in their health and overall wellness. We provide the needed resources to gain a clearer understanding of complex medical information. Well-Connected makes it possible for libraries and educators to transform their communities and patronsa™ lives by providing unsurpassed health information,a said Mark Adams, president and chief executive officer of A.D.A.M.

Shannon McGuire, senior vice president and general manager of A.D.A.M.a™s education business unit said, aTodaya™s society looks to the internet for immediate access to information a" and providing superior digital health and wellness content for librarians and educators is key to our mission a" ita™s what sets Well-Connected apart from other topical online resources.a

A.D.A.M. has broadened our product offerings to fill a critical need for public, health science, medical, and reference libraries. A.D.A.M. will be exhibiting Well-Connecteda™s new format and functionality at the Medical Library Associationa™s 2010 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, which takes place May 21-26 in Washington, DC.

Subscription Options

A.D.A.M. Well-Connected is now available via subscription plans for libraries and educational institutions. For more information, please visit [ www.AdamEducation.com ] or e-mail [ edsales@adamcorp.com ].

About A.D.A.M.

A.D.A.M. (Nasdaq: ADAM) is a leading provider of consumer health information, benefits technology solutions and award-winning educational products to healthcare organizations, benefits brokers, employers, consumers, and educational institutions. A.D.A.M. creates engaging resources that help students learn in classrooms around the world, and health and benefits solutions that engage consumers to better understand their health, wellness and benefits and make more informed health and benefits decisions. For more information, visit [ www.AdamEducation.com ].

A.D.A.M. Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially. Factors that could affect the company's actual results, performance or developments include general economic conditions, development of the Internet as a source of health information, pricing actions taken by competitors, demand for the company's health information, regulatory changes in laws and regulations that impact how the company conducts its business and the other factors described in A.D.A.M.a™s filings with the SEC. A.D.A.M. disclaims any obligation or duty to update any of its forward-looking statements.