PainEDU.org Received "Webby Worthy" Distinction For the Ninth Annual Webby Awards
PainEDU.org recognized by top International Honor for Web sites.
Newton, MA (PRWEB) June 21, 2005- The Webby Awards, the leading international
honor for Web sites, today recognized PainEDU.org as Webby Worthy, a distinction
made for the first time this year to recognize sites exhibiting remarkable
achievement. PainEDU.org was developed by Inflexxion, Inc. (www.inflexxion.com), a
research and product development company, and an established leader in
developing healthcare solutions using scientific methods and engaging multimedia
technologies. Inflexxion’s health initiatives have resulted in improved patient
outcomes, enhanced customer satisfaction, greater consumer compliance and better
decision-making.
Hailed as the "Online Oscars" by Time Magazine, The
Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts &
Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David
Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita
Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and
fashion designer Max Azria.
"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding Web
sites that are setting the standards for the internet," said Tiffany Shlain,
creative director and founder of The Webby Awards. "PainEDU.org’s Webby Worthy
selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."
According to Dr. Nathaniel Katz, Vice-President for Medical Affairs
& Director of Pain Research at Inflexxion, Inc., “PainEDU’s unique blend of
rock-solid science and multimedia technologies has resulted in an extremely
engaging experience for a diverse clinical audience, facilitating the delivery
of critical healthcare education, particularly with respect to the responsible
use of opioid analgesics. Thanks to Endo Pharmaceutical’s ongoing support of
this innovative program, PainEDU.org benefits a growing base of health
practitioners and their patients across the United States.”
The 9th
Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries
and all 50 states. Out of the over 4,000 entries submitted, fewer than 20%
received this honor and were deemed Webby Worthy. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.
About PainEDU:
PainEDU.org
provides clinically relevant information on pain assessment and management to a
variety of practitioners in the field of pain management, including physicians,
nurses, physical therapists, and providers of hospice care. The site includes a
free, fully accredited interactive course on pain management using a case-based
approach; and all cases are tailored to meet multidisciplinary needs.
In
addition, PainEDU.org helps medical professionals to stay current with
developments in the pain management field, through monthly interviews with
experts, access to interactive clinician tools, updated information from the
National Initiative on Pain Control ™ and links to the current articles &
news briefs. The site also includes a desktop printable manual on pain
assessment and treatment.
PainEDU is supported through an unrestricted
educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals.
About The Webby Awards:
About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS):
The
International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative,
technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The
Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members
consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician
David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, business guru and author Tom
Peters, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria,
"Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby
Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered
trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.
Contact:
Emil Chiauzzi,
PhD.
617-332-6028
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