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Attain Fertility Wins 2012 Web Health and eHealthcare AwardPURCHASE, N.Y., Nov 28, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Attain Fertility(R), a leader in the fertility field and an innovator in the use of digital media to communicate and provide support to people dealing with fertility issues, is the recipient of another round of distinctions, including five Web Health Awards and one eHealthcare Award. In an announcement made last week, Attain Fertility was awarded the following 2012 Web Health Awards: -- SILVER - Attain Fertility Directory - Directory / Ratings / Guides Business -- BRONZE- Attain Fertility Facebook Community - Social Media: Facebook Business -- MERIT - Attain Fertility Blog - Blog -- MERIT - Attain Fertility Predictor - Mobile Application: Medical Education Small Mobile Device Business -- MERIT- Attain Fertility Website - Chronic Disease Portal Website Business They also received the eHealthcare Awards Award of Distinction for Best Overall Internet Site. This year's recognitions are an addition to their already substantial trophy shelf of awards. Last year, Attain Fertility won Web Health Awards for Best Social Media Community, Best Website, Best Blog and Best Directory. They also won the 2011 Social Advertising Media and Marketing Award (SAMMY) for "Best Socialized Midsize Business." Attain Fertility continues to innovate, and enhance their presence within the online community to reach as many people impacted by infertility as possible with timely, valuable information and support. "Coping with infertility is incredibly stressful physically, emotionally and financially. Through our digital marketing, social media and fertility education outreach we reach about 60% of fertility patients online," said Shelly Galvin, Director of Communications and Community for Attain Fertility. "Being acknowledged by our peers for our work validates that we remain on the forefront of leveraging technology to provide fertility patients easy access to the information and support they deserve." Attain Fertility recently surpassed 16,000 followers in their Facebook community. Through Facebook, Twitter, a blog, and their robust and constantly updated website, they are able to provide a steady stream of information to assist and support people who hope to start families through assisted reproductive technology. (845) 528-6647 / [email protected] About Attain Fertility Attain Fertility is a division of IntegraMed America, Inc., a leader in developing, marketing and managing specialty outpatient healthcare facilities, with a current focus on the fertility and vein care markets. IntegraMed supports its provider networks with clinical and business information systems, marketing and sales, facilities and operations management, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, risk management, quality assurance, and fertility treatment financing programs. Attain Fertility(R) Centers, an IntegraMed Specialty, offers the nation's largest fertility center network, with 34 centers, comprising 135 locations across 33 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly one of every four IVF procedures in the U.S. is performed in an Attain Fertility Centers network practice. Vein Clinics of America, an IntegraMed Specialty, is the leading provider of specialty vein care services in the U.S. The IntegraMed Vein Clinic network operates 50 centers across 15 states, principally in the Midwest and Southeast. About the Web Health Awards Now entering its 14th year, the goal of the Web Health Awards is to recognize high-quality digital health resources for consumers and health professionals. The awards program is organized by the Health Information Resource Center[sm] (HIRC), a 19-year old clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields. This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com SOURCE: Attain Fertility Centers http://www.cisionwire.com/attain-fertility-centers/r/attain-fertility-wins-2012-web-health-and-ehealthcare-award,c9341308 |