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Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2001 10:15:54 -0500
Subject: New Line of Software Brings Home Healthcare to the Linux World.
From: Michael Slage <mslage@firelogic.com>
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Contact: Michael Slage                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.firelogic.com
Phone: (703) 415-0180
E-mail: mslage@firelogic.com

New Line of Software Brings Home Healthcare to the Linux World.

FireLogic, Inc., a software solutions company, announced today the release
of the first in a new line of software products based on its HealthEngage
Technology Platform.

³The power and stability Linux brings does not have to be constrained to the
server and development market. There are over 100 million Americans who
suffer from chronic diseases, hypertension, diabetes, etc. who must
regularly use medical devices in their homes.  They would greatly benefit by
having a ³home health station²  in their living rooms.² said Michael Slage,
FireLogicıs President.

HealthEngage-Asthma is a software application that allows users to track
their health data using the home equipment they already have.  Typically,
asthma and chronic disease sufferers, are asked by their physicians to keep
track of their peak flow meter readings, asthma attacks, and the medication
theyıve taken using a paper diary.  The patient would then bring that diary
to their doctor for analysis.  HealthEngage-Asthma eliminates the need for
that paper diary.  Now asthma sufferers simply enter their vital data onto
the HealthEngage secure server, where it is stored for viewing by the
patient, their caregiver, or their doctor.

The HealthEngageTM solution is a 100% Java web and wireless-web based suite
of platform-independent applications designed with leading health experts to
manage, collect, store, and chart vital health data.  The Linux version has
been optimized to run under the current JVM. The software comes bundled with
the latest version of the JVM or can be downloaded without it.

According to FireLogicıs CEO Irena Slage, ³HealthEngage is particularly well
suited for children with asthma or other chronic conditions who are very
comfortable with using computers and can feel more in control of their
health management. Disease management using HealthEngage applications can
enhance their quality of living, may detect early signs of a worsening
condition, and help prevent hospitalization.²

³Health Data can be inputted from a variety of sources, Desktop, Laptop,
Palm, or Mobile phone and then uploaded to a secure data repository which
the user can then access to chart and analyze their condition. This
multi-platform/multi-connectivity approach makes health management anywhere,
anytime possible² said Michael Slage, FireLogicıs President.

Future versions of the HealthEngage will include Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Diabetes, Hypertension, and Weight Loss/Fitness Management.

HealthEngage Asthma for desktop and laptop is available for purchase and
immediate download from the companyıs web site http://www.HealthEngage.com.
There is also a fully functioning 15 day trial version available for
Download.