HealthYes! - Premier Provider of Mobile Preventive Medical Screenings - Launches...

HealthYes! - Premier Provider of Mobile Preventive Medical Screenings -
Launches in Alamo City
Advanced preventive screenings can help detect 'silent killers' such as heart
disease, stroke, arterial disease and osteoporosis

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthYes!(TM), based in Austin, is
a premier provider of mobile preventive medical screenings which can help
detect "silent killers" such as heart disease, stroke, arterial disease, and
osteoporosis long before any symptoms are present -- possibly saving lives.
HealthYes! is expanding its service area and, as of November 1, 2008, will be
holding preventive screening events four days a week in San Antonio and
surrounding communities.
"Adding a second major metropolitan area to our service area within only
eight months of our inception is a key milestone for HealthYes!" said Dale
Wood, Co-Founder of HealthYes! who hails from San Antonio. "Our success in
Austin -- where we have held more than 100 screening events since launching in
April 2008 -- has allowed us to move forward with our plans to expand into the
San Antonio market right on schedule."
In order to service San Antonio's large Spanish-speaking population,
HealthYes! has specifically sought-out and hired bilingual staff. The company
now has Spanish-speaking team members in both the newest Mobile Medical Unit
and the resource call center, where people can schedule screenings and ask
questions by phone.
In either language, HealthYes! provides potentially lifesaving information
about personal health through the use of advanced screening technology,
including Color Doppler ultrasound, automated oscillometry, and bone
densitometry. "The process is painless, the technology is accurate, and all
images and information are provided in an easy to understand packet," said
Wood.
HealthYes! set out to make preventive screenings easy, affordable and
non-invasive. Clients receive their test results for heart disease, abdominal
aortic aneurysm, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and osteoporosis within
just four business days, significantly faster than the typical 21-day
turnaround from other preventive screening providers.
"We strongly encourage people to take proactive, personal responsibility
for their health by undergoing preventive screenings that can provide
potentially life-saving information," said Craig Lindley, the other Co-Founder
of HealthYes! "Our screenings establish a critical baseline against which
doctors can measure future readings, adjusting recommendations and treatment
accordingly. What distinguishes HealthYes! is the easy-to-understand,
detailed, clinically relevant information and ultrasound images we give our
clients," he said. "And, perhaps most importantly, the results have been
proven to help identify underlying disease in seemingly healthy people."
Skilled HealthYes! medical technicians use state-of-the-art, FDA-approved
technology to generate actual images and specific numeric data. Screenings
include:
-- Stroke Screening -- Multiple ultrasound images of the right and left
carotid arteries can help identify conditions affecting blood flow, blood flow
velocities, and plaque build-up. Eighty-seven percent of all strokes occur due
to clots that block arteries in the brain. Carotid Artery Disease is a leading
cause of these clots. Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term
disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Ultrasound scanning of the carotid arteries is the single best predictor of
stroke and heart disease.
-- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening -- Multiple ultrasound images
and measurements at various points along the aorta, the largest blood vessel
carrying oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body, indicate any abnormal
enlargement. An aortic aneurysm can occur anywhere along the aorta, but a
large majority of these types of aneurysms occur in the belly area. An
undetected and untreated AAA can have lethal consequences. Three out of four
aneurysms are found by chance when a diagnostic test, such as an X-ray or
ultrasound, is performed for a different reason. About 15,000 Americans die
each year from ruptured aortic aneurysms -- the 10th leading cause of death in
men over age 50 in the United States.
-- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Screening -- An oscillometry machine
detects plaque build-up which occurs as the arteries in the legs narrow and
harden (atherosclerosis). This serious disease can restrict blood flow and
cause pain when walking. PAD is considered a leading indicator for those at
risk of stroke and heart disease. One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50
has PAD. The two leading causes of death in the developed world are heart
disease and stroke -- both of which are direct consequences of
atherosclerosis. PAD is a major public health threat, affecting 10-12 million
Americans, and requires greater screening through the use of the Ankle-
Brachial Index.
-- Arterial Stiffness Index (ASI) Screening -- Also measured through
automated oscillometry, ASI screening results provide specific data regarding
arterial hardening, missed heartbeats, arrhythmias, blood pressure, and pulse
patterns. ASI has been shown in studies to correlate with coronary artery
disease. Currently, HealthYes! is the only local screening company offering
the Arterial Stiffness Index.
-- Osteoporosis Screening -- A bone densitometer provides a Bone Mineral
Density (BMD) measurement, expressed as a "T Score," as well as fracture risk
and skeletal strength. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile
and more likely to break. If undetected and left untreated, osteoporosis will
typically progress, painlessly, until a bone breaks -- often in the hip,
spine, or wrist. Statistically, life-expectancy decreases dramatically
following such a break. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44
million Americans. While osteoporosis is most commonly associated with women,
it is estimated that one in every four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis
related fracture in their lifetime.
HealthYes! screening events are already being scheduled throughout San
Antonio beginning November 1 at community centers, fitness centers, churches,
schools and other suitable facilities.
For more information on HealthYes!, health screenings, or health and
wellness education, visit http://www.HealthYes.com or call 1-888-802-3125
(toll-free).
About HealthYes!
HealthYes! is an Austin-based preventive screening provider whose mission
is to extend and enhance lives through education and the early identification
of underlying disease, while providing friendly, caring, and professional
service. HealthYes! is setting a new standard in the industry: our results
packet includes all quantitative measurements and images, results are returned
to clients in four business days, and all results are reviewed by local, Board
Certified radiologists. By offering access to vital health screenings aimed at
preventing devastating diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and
osteoporosis, HealthYes! empowers individuals to take control of their well-
being. For more information, visit http://www.HealthYes.com or call toll-free
1-888-802-3125.
About Our Teams
HealthYes! employs teams of highly-trained ultrasound technologists and
experienced medical assistants. All have completed the formal training and
rotations, in hospitals and/or other clinical practices, necessary to meet our
company's demanding standards. They are expected not only to perform
screenings accurately and efficiently, but also to be patient and
knowledgeable in handling any client questions or concerns. Once a screening
is complete, HealthYes! sends the results to local partner-physicians for
review. Interpreting physicians include local radiologists and vascular
specialists trained at identifying underlying disease.
About Our Technology
Color Doppler Ultrasound is the same technology used in prenatal
monitoring. This technology is totally non-invasive, completely safe, and
currently the best tool available for vascular and bone density screening in a
mobile environment. HealthYes! also uses advanced computer oscillometry
capable of measuring the stiffness of one's arteries (Arterial Stiffness Index
or ASI), a very accurate predictor of heart disease. Use of these state-of-
the-art, FDA approved screening technologies has been shown in studies to
consistently correlate with the identification of cardiovascular diseases and
is being adopted across the board by most hospitals and other clinical
practices.
HealthYes! BIOS - CO-FOUNDERS

DALE W. WOOD
Co-Founder and President
Dale W. Wood, raised in the Park Forest neighborhood in San Antonio,
co-founded HealthYes!(TM) with Craig S. Lindley in April 2007 in Cleveland,
Ohio. Dale happily returned to the Lone Star State when he and co-founder
Craig Lindley moved the company to Austin, Texas early in 2007.
Prior to starting the company, Dale amassed a wealth of professional and
executive experience. From managing a sales group for Romac International to
serving as a marketing coordinator for Texas Industries, Dale has always been
focused on connecting with the customer. Ultimately, managing operations for
an international call-center led to several successful entrepreneurial
ventures and an executive position with a multi-national organization spanning
the Atlantic. He has always had a particular passion for serving as a
consultant to startup companies, mentoring entrepreneurs and teaching gifted
businesspeople to step outside their 9-to-5 jobs.
After graduating from Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Dale earned
a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Management from Texas A&M
University, and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern Methodist
University, with an emphasis in International Business.
Dale's motivations for starting HealthYes! include having two family
members pass away within one-year's time, including his 68-year-old father
dying in a car wreck in 2005 in San Antonio while having a massive heart
attack. Dale saw an opportunity to start a company that would provide a
valuable service. He also saw the opportunity to work with a team of life-long
friends. He has known Medical Director Dr. Charles Burch for more than 25
years, Director of Operations Aimee Whitfill for more than 15 years, and
Co-Founder and Vice President Craig Lindley for more than 10 years.
On the lighter side, Dale is a season ticket holder of the San Antonio
Spurs. He notes that in his youth he worked at The Alamo Cafe and served
thousands of chicken fried steaks -- and hopes that with HealthYes! he can get
a reprieve for his behavior.
An avid scuba diver, snow skier, water skier, and traveler, he enjoys
spending time with friends, family and his lovely wife Allison. When not in
Austin, he will likely be found with his wife in the Caribbean, Central or
South America enjoying life outside normality.
CRAIG S. LINDLEY
Co-Founder and Vice President
Craig Lindley co-founded HealthYes!(TM) with Dale Wood in April of 2007 in
Cleveland, Ohio. As Co-Founder and Vice-President, Craig brings a unique blend
of eleven years of business development, marketing, and process improvement
experience to the company. Prior to founding HealthYes!, Craig held various
positions, including Area Development Manager with First Magnus Financial Corp
and Account Executive with Romac International. Additional experience in
real-estate development, project management, and web-based marketing
strategies taught Craig to think big and execute at the ground level. He has a
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and Process Improvement from
Arizona State University.
With a family history of heart disease and diabetes, and personal battles
with melanoma skin cancer and high-cholesterol, Craig is passionate about the
services offered by HealthYes! and actively carries forth the message of
proactive personal wellness. "I believe we all have a point in our lives when
we truly recognize our own mortality. It is often at this point that we
reassess our values and beliefs, our lifestyle, and our impact on society at
large. For me, this was the basis for founding HealthYes! The positive impact
we have on people's lives gives me unparalleled personal reward."
Craig's current goals for HealthYes! include continuing to revolutionize
the health screening industry by giving more people access to the highest
quality screenings available and continuing to create awareness about vascular
disease through free educational workshops. Above all, he is dedicated to
helping people understand the benefits of taking a proactive approach to their
health.
In his free time, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife Allison (a
broadcast news anchor) and their chocolate lab Tico. Always up for a new
adventure, he enjoys most things outdoors and his latest list of activities
includes hiking, skiing, biking, jogging, and traveling. On the to-do list:
kayaking, learning to fly, and developing his Spanish language skills.
SOURCE HealthYes!

Meredith Michelson, meredith@vollmerpr.com, or Peggy Hubble,
peggy@vollmerpr.com, both of Vollmer Public Relations, +1-512-472-3515, for
HealthYes!; or Elijah May of HealthYes!, +1-512-807-1907,
elijah.may@healthyes.com