PROMISE HEALTHCARE APPOINTS MARTHA HEUBACH AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF PROMISE HOSPITAL OF SAN DIEGO

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA RE: SAN DIEGO NEWS  (November 28, 2012) – Promise Healthcare, a leading national long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital company, announced the appointment of Martha Heubach as Chief Executive Officer of its Promise Hospital of San Diego facility, effective as of November 26, 2012. 

Serving most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Vibra Hospital in San Diego, Heubach brings more than 24 years of senior healthcare leadership experience to her new role at Promise Hospital. She has held various CEO, COO, and CNO positions at several Kindred Healthcare facilities, including Director of Clinical Operations for Kindred Healthcare’s Western U.S. region. 

Heubach was carefully selected by Promise Hospital’s senior leaders and medical executive members, all of whom are confident in her abilities to build upon Promise Hospital’s solid foundation.

“Martha not only has a deep understanding of the San Diego health care market; she also brings over 15 years of expertise working with long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals,” says Brian Dunn, SVP of Hospital Operations for Promise Healthcare. “She has a proven record of igniting business development, improving patient and physician satisfaction, and establishing successful physician recruitment processes.”

Heubach’s responsibilities at Promise will include administrative management for all clinical operations, physician development, business redevelopment and growth as well as strategic development and execution. She earned a Master of Nursing Degree from Emory University and a Nursing Degree from the University Hospital School, UAB.

Promise Hospital of San Diego specializes in high acuity long-term hospital care for patients suffering from the most complex of medical conditions. The hospital’s distinctive LTAC environment provides acute medical and aggressive therapy services for patients who require an average length of stay of 25 days or more. Promise concentrates on acute respiratory/pulmonary care (including ventilator management and weaning), infectious disease management (including long-term IV antibiotics), advanced wound management, complex medical management, and treatment for multi-organ failure and post-surgical complications.

Promise Hospital of San Diego is located at 5550 University Avenue, San Diego, California, 92105. For more information, admissions or physician referrals, contact Megan Ellison at 619-582-3800 ext. 8308 or visit www.promisesandiego.com. 

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2013 Allianz Championship to "Up the Game on the Green" As Host to the Legends of Golf With Interactive "Events Within the Event"

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2013 ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP TO
“UP THE GAME ON THE GREEN”
AS HOST TO THE LEGENDS OF GOLF WITH 

INTERACTIVE “EVENTS WITHIN THE EVENT”

Tournament Week Features
Women’s Power Breakfast, Clinic
and Pro-Am With Annika Sorenstam,

“Up Close & Personal” Executive Pro-Ams,
On-The-Course “Social, Power & Play”
Opportunity At “Grapes On The Green” 
Golf &Wine Experience, 

Return Of Popular Family Day
And More To Benefit Charity

BOCA RATON, FL (November 16, 2012)-- The 2013 Allianz Championship, the first full-field PGA Champions Tour event of the season will tee-off with a celebrated roster of golf legends at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club from February 4^th-10^th for the seventh consecutive year in Boca Raton. Tournament week is jam-packed with interactive “events within the event” before and during championship play with opportunities for “up close and personal” interaction with pros for golf fans of all ages.

As the first in the early-season Florida swing, tournament play will include 2012 defending champion Corey Pavin, 2011 champion Tom Lehman (2011 and 2012 Charles Schwab Cup season-long points race winner), 2010 champion Bernhard Langer, Mark Calcavecchia, Fuzzy Zoeller and more, all vying for the winner’s share of a $1.8 million purse. Produced by the nonprofit Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) board that oversees tournament operations, financials and distribution of all charitable funds, the Allianz Championship will continue to “chip-in” net proceeds to benefit the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

In addition to three days of championship play, the Allianz Championship features a Women’s Power Breakfast, Clinic & Pro-Am with LGPA legend and eight-time “Player of the Year” Annika Sorenstam; two days of Executive Pro-Am play pairing participants with PGA pros; a “social, power & play” opportunity at the “Grapes On The Green” Golf & Wine Experience held overlooking the 18^th green during second round play; and the popular Saturday Family Day.

Tournament Director Ryan Dillon reported the 2012 tournament delivered $15 million in economic impact to the community, drew 65,000 spectators, was viewed by 4.9 million with all three championship rounds televised live by the Golf Channel, raised $300,000 for the Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities and is now officially “one the greenest golf tournaments” on the PGA Champions Tour. He added that the inaugural tournament efforts resulted in 92% of all tournament waste recycled, a 30% reduction in carbon footprint and a 25% reduction in fuel for diesel generators

The following is  what’s in-store during tournament week for event-goers, and all events listed will be held at The Old Course at Broken Sound at 1401 NW 51^st Street in Boca Raton:

Women’s Power Breakfast, Clinic & Pro-Am

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5^TH

THIRD ANNUAL ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S PRO-AM

10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ticket Price:  $750 per player, Corporate Tables of 10 for breakfast: $1,000

LPGA legend with 72 LPGA victories and eight-time “player of the year” Annika Sorenstam will again get the ladies “into the swing” of championship golf and business networking at third annual Allianz Championship Executive Women’s Pro-Am. Sorenstam will tee-up expert golf and business tips at the Pro-Am “starter” breakfast that will include an “up close and personal” Q&A session. Following the power breakfast, women of all skill sets will enjoy a private group clinic with Sorenstam presented by JM Lexus, the opportunity to play nine holes with a PGA Champions Tour player, and attend the evening Allianz Championship Pro-Am Draw Party.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pro-Am

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6^TH

Shotgun Starts: 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Ticket Price:  $3,000 per participant 

Allianz Championship Executive Pro-Am

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7^TH

Shotgun Starts: 7:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Ticket Price:  $3,500 per participant 

Whether  looking for a round of golf with buddies, or for client entertainment or employee recognition, a memorable day of corporate camaraderie and golf ensues as foursomes are paired with a PGA Champions Tour pro. Lunch and an invitation to the VIP Draw Party with Champions Tour legends on Feb. 5^th are included. Each player also receives a premium gift package.

Grapes On The Green: Golf & Wine Experience

“Social, Power & Play” For Charity

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9^TH

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket Price:  $85 per person; sponsor and ticket packages available for purchase

As part of the Allianz Championship tournament event week, wine connoisseurs and golf enthusiasts will enjoy a perfect alfresco afternoon with legends of golf while sampling reds and whites from PGA pros’ own private vineyards and other popular wineries while overlooking the 18^th green at the fourth annual “Grapes on the Green” Golf & Wine Experience presented by the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel. In addition to indulging in the varietals, attendees will indulge in culinary samplings from top area restaurants, have to opportunity to mingle with golf legends, enjoy live entertainment and have the chance to bid in a special VIP experience auction with proceeds to benefit charity.

CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT DAYS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8^TH

ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP – FIRST ROUND TOURNAMENT PLAY

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ticket Price:  General admission: $20; free admission for children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9^TH

ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND TOURNAMENT PLAY AND FAMILY DAY

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  

Ticket Price:  General admission: $20; free admission for children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase 

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10^TH

ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP – FINAL ROUND TOURNAMENT PLAY

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price:  General admission: $20; free admission for children 16 and younger; skybox tickets available for purchase 

Skybox and Other Packages:

Spectator Experience Can Be Upgraded With Skybox Seating Or Sponsorships

Premium ticket packages can be purchased for VIP and Skybox seating ranging from $75 to $175. Sponsorship packages include branded opportunities, premium seating, and a variety of invitation-only receptions, Pro-Am play, meet and greets with the legends of golf, etc.

The Allianz Championship tournament is managed by Pro Links Sports, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.  Directing five tournaments on the Champions Tour schedule, all are continuously voted in the top ten tournaments by the players. This reputation attracts the top golfers on the PGA Championship Tour to Boca Raton, along with other legends of golf.

For more tournament information, premium ticket packages, skybox seating and Grapes On The Green event tickets, call 561-241-GOLF (4653); fax 561-241-4658, or visit www.allianzchampionship.com. For Pro-Am registration and sponsorship package opportunities, contact Anthony Greco at 561-241-GOLF (4653) or email agreco@allianzchampionship.com.

About Allianz Championship

The 2013 Allianz Championship, in its seventh consecutive year at The Old Couse at Broken Sound, will bring the legends of golf to Boca Raton from February 4^th to 10^th for the first full-field PGA Champions Tour event of the season. Its 2012 champion Corey Pavin is set to defend his title as challengers Tom Lehman (2011 champion; 2011 and 2012 Schwab Cup winner); Bernhard Langer (2010 champion), Mark Calcavecchia, Fred Couples, Fuzzy Zoeller, vie for a $1.8 million purse with all three rounds televised live nationwide on The Golf Channel. The Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) serves as the operational and financial oversight group for the event as well as for the distribution of all charitable funds, as all net tournament proceeds “chip-in” to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Managed by Pro Links Sports with title sponsor Allianz Life insurance Company, the annual tournament has attracted 31 of the top 34 professionals on the money list. For skybox tickets and other hospitality, call: 561-241-GOLF (4653) or visit www.allianzchampionship.com.

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MEDIA ADVISORY--2012 MEET ME ON THE PROMENADE: DOWNTOWN BOCA -- Opening Night Festivities Cancelled Due To Weather -- SATURDAY PROGRAMMING GOING ON AS PLANNED

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MEDIA ADVISORY--2012 MEET ME ON THE PROMENADE: DOWNTOWN BOCA

BOCA RATON, FL (October 25, 2012) --Due to the National Weather Center’s forecasting of sustained winds from 35 to 40 miles per hour with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour with intermittent rain on Friday, and in alignment with the Palm Beach County School District’s decision to close schools this afternoon and all day Friday, Downtown Boca announced today:

·        FRIDAY NIGHT opening night activities and entertainment (October 26^th) for the 2^nd Annual Meet Me On The Promenade two-night, one-day street fest in Downtown Boca have been cancelled for the safety of performers, participants, vendors and event-goers.

·        ALL SATURDAY DAY AND NIGHT live entertainment, family-friendly programming, Halloween Happenings! and “after parties” on October 27^th WILL REMAIN AS PLANNED  from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  When possible, entertainment and activities from Friday will be rescheduled to the Saturday line-up of festivities for a jam-packed day and night of Stroll, Shop, & Savor programming to include live entertainment, plenty of “friends and family” fun and staged “Fall For Downtown Boca” keepsake photo opportunities both inside a gigantic “walk in” commemorative globe and next to the Office Depot Tony Stewart NASCAR show car. There will be Family and Sports Zones, themed villages, a Doggie Depot, classic and antique car showcases, an artists and crafters expo, Cocktails-4-Charity “fund” and “fun” raising, dining specials, retail discounts, and much more. Saturday afternoon and evening schedule features memorable Halloween Happenings! including a costume contest for children and families, a pet costume showcase, shop-to-shop “trick or treating”, early family dining specials and “Happy Halloween Hours”, BeetleJuice’s Rock ‘N Roll Monster Revue and “after parties” at participating Downtown Boca pubs and clubs.

·        For SATURDAY programming and entertainment and frequent updates, visit DowntownBoca.Org, “LIKE” Downtown Boca on Facebook or follow @downtownboca on Twitter.

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MORE ABOUT MEET ME ON THE PROMENADE

Just days after Monday’s history-making “Rock the Vote” concert and presidential debate watch party in Downtown Boca, the “next big thing” to be staged in Downtown Boca is the second annual “Meet Me On The Promenade”. The free street fest featuring the downtown destination’s best will be held now (due to weather conditions) only on Saturday, October 27^th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with Sanborn Square serving as the event hub (71 North Federal Highway).  On-going activities are scheduled along the Promenade and the areas that it connects such as Palmetto Park Road, N.E. First Avenue, Boca Raton Road, Mizner Park and more. 

Free "jump on, jump off" trolley service, sponsored by Mizner Park and General Growth Properties, will make stops from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday from the south end of Mizner Park to City Hall, Downtown Library, Boca Raton Museum of Art, and back again. There will be plenty of free parking, including VIB (Very Important Bicyclist) Parking on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. sponsored and hosted at Comerica Bank at 1 South Federal Highway, corner of South Federal Highway and East Palmetto Park Road.

For more information on programming and entertainment and frequent updates, visit DowntownBoca.Org, “LIKE” Downtown Boca on Facebook or follow @downtownboca on Twitter.