About Healthnotes, Inc.

About Healthnotes

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Healthnotes, Inc. is the premier provider of reliable, easy-to-use health, food, and lifestyle information for Web sites and interactive touchscreen kiosks.

Used by leading supermarkets, pharmacies, and health food stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Healthnotes Retail Solutions empower consumers to make educated decisions and drive product sales-online and in-store. HNI also generates Web applications that are licensed to e-commerce and health-related Internet sites, as well as reference tools for physicians and healthcare professionals.

Our mission

Healthnotes is your in-store and online guide to healthy living. Brought to you by your favorite retailers, Healthnotes reliable science-based content gives you the current, relevant, trustworthy information you need to choose the best products to support your lifestyle. Take control of your health, save time, and save money with Healthnotes.

More than 15 years' experience

Healthnotes expertise in content creation, delivery, and management can help develop your kiosk programs and Web initiatives into dynamic, engaging customer experiences in-store and online.

Editorial process

Incorporating research gathered from scientific studies published in over 600 medical and scientific journals, continuous updating of Healthnotes content is overseen by Alan R. Gaby, MD, Chief Medical Editor. For details on our authors and editorial process, please see Healthnotes Authors and Contributors.

Healthnotes management team has extensive experience in medical publishing, education, healthcare, consumer marketing, retail, and technology. Before joining Healthnotes, Inc., team members made contributions to companies such as Oracle, Johnson & Johnson, Intel, WebMD, GNC, Qwest, Dex, 3M, Mattel, Corbis, Webtrends, iAnywhere, RealNetworks, and Retek, to name a few. In addition to their experience and knowledge, our management team shares the common goal of building Healthnotes, Inc. into an exceptional company.

• Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr.-President and CEO/Co-Founder
• Michael J. Peet-Managing Director of Healthnotes UK Ltd/Co-Founder
• Jeffrey P. Beyer-Chief Operating Officer
• Rick Wilkes-Chief Technology Officer
• David Minns-Executive Vice President of Sales and Client Services
• Melanie Goldstein-Vice President of Product Development
• Jeff Seacrist-Vice President of Marketing
• Art Hawkins-Vice President of Retail Sales

For information about Healthnotes medical advisors, see Healthnotes Medical Advisory Board.

Disclaimer

Copyright © 1996-2006 Healthnotes, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, visit www.healthnotes.com. HEALTHNOTES, FOODNOTES, and CLINICAL ESSENTIALS are registered trademarks of Healthnotes, Inc.

The information presented in the Healthnotes® knowledgebase is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over-the-counter medication is also available. Consult your physician, nutritionally-oriented healthcare practitioner, and/or pharmacist regarding any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.

Healthnotes, Inc. (HNI), has designed this knowledgebase to provide information in regard to the subject matter covered. HNI cannot predict or guarantee the efficacy of any information in the knowledgebase or the results obtained by any particular user who relies on it. The knowledgebase is provided to the public to inform and educate users, and should be used as a research tool. HNI further provides the knowledgebase with the understanding that the publisher and the authors are not liable for the use of the information provided. Some users may misunderstand or misuse the information if they do not rely on health or medical professionals for assistance.

HNI believes that its knowledgebase articles present information that is complete, current, and accurate, but HNI cannot guarantee that all information in the knowledgebase is complete, current, and accurate. The authors and HNI shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused by the information contained in this knowledgebase. The information presented herein is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling and should not be considered as any form of medical advice on the subject.

Subscription and License Information

Copyright © 1996-2006 by Healthnotes, Inc. All rights reserved. Except for limited printing as allowed by a licensing agreement, no part of any Healthnotes product may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system-without written permission from Healthnotes, Inc.

This product is governed by the Healthnotes Subscription and License Agreement (SLA) which is a legal agreement between either an individual or a single entity (LICENSEE) and Healthnotes, Inc. (LICENSOR), for Healthnotes knowledgebase, which includes computer software and associated media and printed materials, and may include electronic documentation (SOFTWARE PRODUCT). By opening the shrink wrap, installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, the LICENSEE agrees to be bound to the terms of the SLA.

LICENSEE may not make any additional copies of the software, articles, or documents printed or reproduced using the software, nor publish them in whole or in part without the prior written permission from the LICENSOR. LICENSEE may not install or allow access to software from an intranet or Internet without written permission from the LICENSOR or without securing additional licensing rights from LICENSOR.

(For a full copy of the SLA, refer to the documentation that accompanied this software or contact Healthnotes, Inc.)

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United States Support and Sales

Healthnotes, Inc.
Tech support: support@healthnotes.com or 877.659.7630
Customer support and sales: 800.659.7630

United Kingdom Support and Sales

Healthnotes UK Limited
PO Box 127
Hayling Island
Hampshire P011 0WX
United Kingdom
Tel within UK: 02392 460 575
Tel International: +44 239 246 0575
E-mail: ukinfo@healthnotes.com

General Contact Information

Healthnotes, Inc. Headquarters
1505 SE Gideon Street, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97202
Tel: 503.234.4092
Toll-free: 800.659.7630
Fax: 503.234.4052

E-mail: info@healthnotes.com
URL: www.healthnotes.com

Last Review: 09-07-2006

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