The following press releases were submitted by
DonnLee Enterprises, LLC to the news media:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Your Health Care Falls to You, Not your Doctor
My
Medical Assistant® is an all-in-one organizer
that allows a person to record concise, authoritative
information about his or her personal medical history.
Presented in an easy-to-use 3-ring binder, it allows
for pages to be added, offers ample space for recording
details about medications, dosage levels, hospitalizations,
and other critical information needed by healthcare
providers. It is small enough to fit into an oversized
purse or suitcase. By using this invaluable organizer,
anyone can have at his or her fingertips definitive
personal medical information that could literally be
lifesaving.
Marie Savard, MD, author of How to Save Your Own
Life stated, “Recent research shows that
the more you get involved in preventing and managing
illness instead of relying on your doctor as a cure-all,
the healthier you’ll be. These days, the task
of coordinating the various aspects of your health care
falls to you, not your doctor.”
“Knowing your family history can save your life…
You’ll be amazed at what you learn” stated
Dr. Richard H. Carmona, our Surgeon General in November
2004. He encourages everyone to know their family’s
medical history back three generations. A simple checklist
for recording family history is provided in My
Medical Assistant®. Knowing diseases that
are prevalent in the family can help the doctor assess
the risk factors for family members and begin tests
and treatment before any disease is evident. The most
important gift a parent can give their child is their
medical information so they are prepared if a medical
emergency arises. On the US Department of Health and
Human Services web site, www.hhs.gov/familyhistory,
a free form is available to create a My Family Health
Portrait. Printed versions also can be obtained from
the Federal Citizens Information Center at 888-878-3256.
Other valuable forms that will save you time and frustration
can be downloaded free of charge from the web site www.mymedicalassistant.com
They include Medical Treatment Authorization and Consent
which allows minors to be treated in the absence of
a parent, Authorization for Release of Medical Information,
a medication schedule, and a wallet card for medical
information.
Does a 25-year-old person think of having a living
will? No! However, the Terri’s Schivo case in
Florida is a perfect example of the importance of making
your wishes known and having it in writing. Everyone,
regardless of age and medical condition, should discuss
and sign these authorizations today. Knowing your wishes
will ease some difficult decisions your loved ones may
be forced to make. A free download for a Living Will
form for each state can be found at the National Hospice
and Palliative Care Organization’s web site caringinfo.org.
Take the time today to write down the facts. It will
improve your chances for tomorrow’s emergency!
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Donna McCaslin
Telephone: 866-366-6533
Cell Phone: 570-971-0327
E-mail: Donna@MyMedicalAssistant.com
Web site: www.MyMedicalAssistant.com
Date: August 2, 2006
For Immediate Release
WHO NEEDS TO RECORD THEIR MEDICAL HISTORY &
INFORMATION? EVERYONE
Send Their Medical Records to College, Too
Shopping for dorm décor, buying new clothes
and corresponding with your roommate are all exciting
activities for the upcoming college freshman. Parents
look at the practical things needed to send with their
children to college. Overlooked is one of the most important
things our new student may need – knowledge of
their medical history.
Sure parents complete health forms to send to the school.
But do those few pages give an accurate and complete
picture of the student’s health? Does your child
know what you wrote on the form? What if your college
student is injured and can’t call home? Would
the health professional be able to treat them appropriately
or in a timely manner without the advantage of knowing
a more complete medical history?
Did you know 80% of a doctor’s diagnosis is based
on information from the patient? Can your college-bound
child give accurate and detailed information without
your assistance? So what can you do? Be sure your student
is knowledgeable about both their medical history and
their family's medical history. The surgeon general
recommends everyone know at least three generations
of his or her family medical history.
According to the Privacy Act of 1974, parents no longer
have access to their child’s medical information
once the child has turned eighteen. You are denied access
to that information unless you have expressed written
permission from your child. This privacy of medical
records is further protected under The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) initiated
in 2003. Not being able to share information or speak
with the doctor about their child’s health or
medical situation can come as a shock to parents when
they have been the primary caregiver for eighteen years.
By sending your child to college with his or her medical
history, you will be educating your student on a frequently
overlooked subject - themselves. What better gift can
you give your child than their independence and their
medical history! And you’ll be giving yourself
the gift of peace of mind.
NOTE: To download “My Family Health Portrait”
and other forms for free, visit www.MyMedicalAssistant.com
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Donna McCaslin
Telephone: 866-366-6533
Cell Phone: 570-971-0327
E-mail: Donna@MyMedicalAssistant.com
Web site: www.MyMedicalAssistant.com
August 2005
For Immediate Release
WHO NEEDS TO RECORD THEIR MEDICAL HISTORY &
INFORMATION?
EVERYONE!
Are your medical records scattered among several different
doctors in different cities? Are you responsible for
taking others, such as your spouse, children, or parents,
to their doctor’s appointments? Do you become
confused about dates and outpatient procedures or hospitalizations?
Does someone know YOUR medical history in case YOU are
the patient and unable to speak for yourself?
My Medical Assistant® is an organizer
designed to record personal medical information, including
healthcare information and medical history. The organizer
contains forms based on medical questionnaires including
easy-to-use forms for medications, hospitalizations,
illnesses, cholesterol, and weight. A well-informed
patient who is knowledgeable about his/her medical history
is likely to have fewer doctor visits and can reduce
duplication of services. This can have a profound impact
on out-of-pocket expenses for the patient, and also
lower the employer’s healthcare insurance premium.
The full-sized organizer retails for $21.95, and the
new mini-edition is now available for $7.95. The mini-edition
was created to be smaller and more cost effective. The
48-page booklet contains 27 of the original forms that
are most frequently needed, has a soft cover, and is
three-hole punched. Once the pages have been completed,
it can simply be cut on the fold line and inserted into
a My Medical Assistant® binder. Visit the
web site: www.mymedicalassistant.com for more information.
Creator, Donna B. McCaslin, came up with the idea for
My Medical Assistant® after struggling
for most of her life with depression. For years, her
calendar was filled with doctor’s appointments
as she battled multiple health issues. New patient forms
and medical questionnaires became overwhelming, and
she forgot important information. She once needed to
provide the same information to one medical facility
in three different departments within thirty-six hours,
while not feeling well. It became more difficult for
her to remember all the important information, and that’s
when she realized there was a strong need for such an
organizer. Donna hopes by sharing her personal story
she can inspire others to never give up hope, and also
educate them on the importance of their medical history
and information, which can ultimately save their life.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please
contact:
Donna McCaslin
Telephone: 866-366-6533
Cell Phone: 570-971-0327
E-mail: Donna@MyMedicalAssistant.com
Web site: www.MyMedicalAssistant.com
10/05, 10/11/06
For Immediate Release
WHY WAIT ON THE GOVERNMENT?
Record your health information NOW!
Today patients must be responsible and involved in
their healthcare. People are encouraged to carry medication
lists, and basic health information. Even Congress sees
the importance of having patient information readily
available. On July 27, the U.S. House approved the Health
Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005 (HIT).
Why wait until 2014 when the technology is finally in
hospitals and doctors offices to begin collecting your
medical facts! Start today recording your personal information.
How does one keep the facts straight? Product evaluators
for Today’s Health and Wellness Magazine
have found the answer. DonnLee Enterprises, LLC of Muncy,
PA, publisher, has received word that My Medical
Assistant® has been awarded the magazine’s
seal of approval. The magazine states in its community/member
tested section, “My Medical Assistant, a personal
medical organizer, is designed to allow you to keep
your personal medical history. It offers ample space
for recording details about medications, dosage levels,
hospitalization, family medical history, injuries, diseases,
and other critical information needed by healthcare
providers.”
Donna McCaslin of Muncy, PA, knew from personal experience
she could not depend on someone else to keep her medical
facts straight. When she was unable to locate a product
to use to organize her medical facts, she developed
My Medical Assistant®. She recently had
the experience of being taken to the emergency room
and was unable to speak. Her daughter found the answer
to every question in her mother’s My Medical
Assistant® and was given peace of mind knowing
the facts were accurate.
My Medical Assistant® is a patient-maintained
record keeping system. Three editions are available.
The standard edition has 128 pages with index tabs and
is contained in a 9” x 7 1/4”, 3-ring loose-leaf
notebook binder. An executive edition available in a
hand-stitched binder and includes several enhancements.
The mini edition booklet consists of 48 pages and is
suitable for children or those with few medical problems.
Refill pages can also be ordered for the full-size editions.
Visit the web site: www.mymedicalassistant.com for more
details.
This format of the organizer does not require electricity
or computer literacy. However, an electronic format
is being planned for the future. It is likely that once
the My Medical Assistant® software is available,
people will maintain both a book format and computerized
version; many electronic banking customers still maintain
a check register.
Start recording your medical information today! My
Medical Assistant® will help get the information
organized so you will be better prepared to cope with
a medical situation. It will give you peace of mind
to know the information provided to your medical team
is accurate and immediately available. This simple step
could be your life saver!
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Donna McCaslin
Telephone: 866-366-6533
Cell Phone: 570-971-0327
E-mail: Donna@MyMedicalAssistant.com
Web site: www.MyMedicalAssistant.com
For Immediate Release
BEFORE THE NEXT DISASTER STRIKES, MAKE SURE
YOU ARE PREPARED
In 2005, as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma approached,
thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes.
With little time, people scrambled to take as much as
they could, in fear their possessions wouldn’t
be there when they returned. The biggest question was,
“What do we take?”
After Katrina, Rita and Wilma made their ways through
the southern states, people faced major devastation.
Many were left with nothing. Having personal medical
information would have been extremely helpful to the
elderly, as well as those who had existing medical conditions,
were medicine-dependent, or for anyone of any age. At
the very least, having some basic information would
have given doctors a starting place.
Many people living in the affected areas still do not
have access to vital information because their homes,
hospitals, doctor’s offices, and pharmacies were
damaged or destroyed. Many people relocated to other
areas of the country. Names of medications and dosages,
doctor’s phone numbers, and insurance information
frequently were forgotten because of the stress the
victims were coping with. Electricity was not available
for weeks and even months so electronic records if available,
could not be accessed.
Donna McCaslin of Muncy, PA, realized when she experienced
a medical emergency while traveling that she needed
an organized manner to keep her pertinent medical information.
She searched the internet and stores to find a product.
The limited choices available at the time were either
too cumbersome, not comprehensive enough to meet her
needs, or expensive. So she created My Medical Assistant®.
It is a small organizer designed to record personal
medical information, including healthcare information
and medical history. It’s small enough to slip
into a pocketbook, or be tucked away with other valuable
items. The organizer contains forms based on medical
questionnaires including easy-to-use forms for medications,
hospitalizations, insurance information, prescriptions,
dental and optical care and emergency phone numbers.
Since doctors base 80% of their diagnosis on what the
patient tells them, having that information in writing
will eliminate the need to remember critical medical
facts. Knowing vital facts could possibly save your
life.
So before the next disaster strikes get your medical
records and personal information organized. Then remember
to grab your health history quickly in the event of
an emergency evacuation. My Medical Assistant®
can help simplify this difficult task and you will be
better prepared to face future medical issues.
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For more information or to schedule an interview, please
contact:
Donna McCaslin
Telephone: 866-366-6533
Cell Phone: 570-971-0327
E-mail: Donna@MyMedicalAssistant.com
Web site: www.MyMedicalAssistant.com
10/11/06
November 17, 2003
Contact Donna McCaslin
570-546-9435
For Immediate Release
Medical Records Need to Be Organized
Donna McCaslin of Muncy, PA, has developed an organizer
for personal medical records.
After her husband Leon’s retirement in 1999,
the couple began to travel. Donna saw the need for their
medical records to be assembled in an organized fashion
and with them when they traveled. Unfortunately there
was little available on the market to accomplish the
task. It was then it became evident to Donna, a former
secretary with experience in the medical field, to create
a loose leaf organizer.
The layout and design began in the fall of 2002 for
what became My Medical Assistant®. She
gave the prototype as Christmas gifts to family and
friends ages 6 weeks to 88. The response to the gift
was unexpected. Her family encouraged her to make the
book available on the market.
The organizer consists of ten sections identified with
tabs for allergies, medication, hospitalizations, doctors’
notes, test, therapy, hospital visits, miscellaneous
information and dental and eye care. There are areas
to record emergency contacts, insurance information,
family history, immunizations, and special medical equipment.
A special section is included for the next appointment,
including an eight-year calendar, and a special page
to record questions for the next doctor’s appointment.
Donna indicated the book has been given support by
the medical community. She is exposing My Medical
Assistant® through health fairs to agencies
that provide services in the community. Donna is available
to speak to groups about the importance of personally
kept accurate medical information. She stated, “Every
time I speak to a group, another segment of our population
that will benefit from this book is brought to my attention.”
My Medical Assistant® deluxe edition is
presented in an attractive green custom designed faux
leather three-ring binder that makes it durable, easy
to use, and flexible allowing refill pages and pages
specific to a patient’s needs to be added. Special
attention has been given to provide wide lines and shading
to help patients when entering information in their
book. It retails for $24.95.
“Of utmost importance to me is making the product
available to people at all stations of life,”
Donna said. To accomplish that goal, she has a basic
edition which consists of the same pages in a cream
colored vinyl notebook and retails for $14.95
Her market technique includes books stores, beauty
salons, pharmacies, wholesales sales, and eventually
internet. It is also available as a fund raiser for
civic organizations.
The medical organizer can be used by everyone. It is
especially beneficial to someone who has several caregivers,
those with communication problems, people who travel,
and for military personnel and their families. For gift
giving, it is a one-size-fits-all gift for parents,
grandparents, children, coworkers, college students,
and is always appropriate for new babies, and retirements
Donna and Leon have created DonnLee Enterprises as
a vehicle for distributing the organizer. The couple’s
daughters are also involved in the business. Daughter
Susan Kainz of Hubert, NC, has been involved in designing
company brochures, stationery, and business cards for
the company as well as marketing the product in North
Carolina. Heather McCaslin of Williamsport will service
Donna’s customers while she is opening the Florida
market in January and February. Credit is given to Eva
Breneisen of Muncy for the distributor concept. Eva
and Heather will both continue to expand the Pennsylvania
market
Locally My Medical Assistant® is available
at Valley United Methodist Church, local hospital gift
shops, Montgomery Pharmacies in Hughesville and Montgomery,
Katie’s Country Store north of Hughesville, Ben
Franklin Store in Clarkstown, Harter’s Drug Store,
Alley Cat Hair Shop, Cheryl Miller’s Cut and Curl,
and The Luminary in Muncy, Otto Book Store and Fresh
Life in Williamsport.
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