Hypoguard Initiates Long-Term Care Advisory Board

Hypoguard USA, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of diagnostic products and related medical devices, has compiled
a long-term care advisory board to assist in the design and development of new
products. The group will meet annually starting in June.
    "The long-term care advisory board showcases our commitment to
patient-focused care and will provide greater industry insight," said David
Conn, Hypoguard's President. "Hypoguard strives to enable the industry to
maintain a high standard of quality and meet the changing needs of today's
healthcare facilitators and their patients by creating LTC specific products."

    Industry experts lead initiative
    The advisory board is currently comprised of three independent members
each with extensive healthcare experience. One of the members is Barbara
Sword, RN, who is the Director of Clinical Services for Hickory Creek
Foundation (Indiana). She has 32 years of long-term care and more than 35
years of healthcare experience. Barbara Hylle, RN, BC, Director of Nursing for
Benedictine Health Center (Minnesota), brings more than 21 years of knowledge
to her board appointment. They will be joined by Bentonville Manor (Arkansas)
Nursing Home's Administrator, Tommy Johnston, RN, who has been working in
long-term care for 13 years.
    Up to four additional members are expected to join the board and will be
announced at a later date.
    "Feedback during the development stage is essential to provide our clients
with the best possible products to meet their needs," said Conn. "Hypoguard is
proud to have created a forum where industry experts can provide early stage
input on product and service delivery needs."

    About Hypoguard
    Hypoguard ( http://www.hypoguard.com ) is a leading healthcare company
specializing in diagnostic products and medical products at the point of care.
Hypoguard designs, develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic products and
related medical devices used to monitor chronic conditions such as diabetes.
The company's primary products include a broad line of blood glucose
monitoring systems, safety lancets and lancing devices, as well as urine
testing equipment and supplies.

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