MedTrade Here We Come!

Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia - October 28-30
Booth # 3979

Yes you read that right. There are over 725 exhibitors with over 240,000 square feet of show space - WOW!

Having been a part of many trade shows before the scope and magnitude of this particular show is extremely exciting to be a part of.

We'll gather together with a host of other companies eager to show their wares to thousands of attendees looking for the latest and greatest in healthcare products.

MedTrade has become the largest international show. Exhibitors and attendees from all over the world converge to discuss and learn about all things medical. Everything from sleep labs, mobility devices, breast surgery, ulcer care, oxygen therapy and much much more.

Making this the perfect place to showcase the Personal Healthcare Journal.

I'll keep you posted as the date draws closer.

HOSPITALS COMING ON BOARD

If you check out the column to the right you'll notice there are now three hospitals on board. Two in Winnipeg and one in Toronto.

I enjoy meeting with gift shop staff at the various hospitals. Did you know that most of the staff are volunteers? In fact the Victoria General Hospital gift shop manager is also a volunteer - now that's dedication!

Each store has its own unique blend of products but all are interested in one thing - that's to provide great gifts for hospital patients, friends and family - in fact some stores record that most of their sales come from hospital staff. Another great benefit is that money raised goes back into the hospital in some form or other.

The next time you're looking for a great gift stop by your local hospital gift shop - there's plenty to choose from - don't forget to pick up a Personal Healthcare Journal while you're there.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Well, the Dragon's Den auditions are closed and the tallies are in. The Personal Healthcare Journal didn't make it on to the show - but that's ok. Exposure is what I was really after. How can you lose with 4 free minutes of advertising on a national media website?

Anyway - thanks for voting and thanks for passing the word along that this great resource exists. I'll keep you posted.

Dragon's Den Audition on CBC

It's true - I've taken the plunge. Some people have called me brave - other's crazy - you be the judge. Click on the link Dragon's Den Audition to visit my audition tape for Dragon's Den. So why am I trying to get on Dragon's Den? Well... as my audition says - it all comes down to distribution. It's a great product but it needs to get across Canada and into the U.S. for people to really benefit from it. So... take a few minutes, sign up for a CBC account and please vote for me!

Thanks for your support.

BOOK EXPO CANADA

Book Travels without Author

It's true the Personal Healthcare Journal will be attending BookExpo Canada in the New Titles Showcase in downtown Toronto without me. It's kind of like sending your kid half-way around the world to do humanitarian work and hope that he'll come back in one piece.

Book Expo Canada for the unaware is where you go to be seen. Publishers, retailers, wholesalers and distributors converge in one place in Toronto for two glorious days to check out each other's stuff. Having never been there myself - my guess is that it's somewhat like a car or bike show - a lot of posturing and tire kicking along with admiration for new products and perhaps a little buying and selling.

Here's what I'm hoping for... some awareness and attention. My little company that can with one title is hoping someone will pick me out of the crowd and want to check out this guppy in a big sea of marlins.

I'll keep you posted. The show dates are June 15 & 16.

COMING SOON!

Personal Healthcare Journal

Due to popular demand from the boomer generation, the Personal Healthcare Journal for Seniors cover is being fazed out and a new cover excluding (for Seniors) is being introduced.

Anticipated date for re-release is May 23. Stay tuned and check back for updates.

MORE STORES ADDED!

As word gets out more stores are being added to the list of retailers who are carrying this valuable tool. Along with purchasing this book online at www.mycarenecessities.com you can also find this book at the following stores:

WINNIPEG

• Chapters - St. Vital Centre
• Coles - City Place
• Coles - Kildonan Place
  
• McNally Robinson - Grant Park & Polo Park
• Shopper's Drug Mart - Henderson Hwy

SELKIRK

• Blaine's Bookstore

KENORA

• Shopper's Drug Mart
  

TORONTO

• Indigo Bookstore - Mount Sinai Hospital
  

THE WORD'S GETTING OUT!

The last two weekends were spent at shows targeted to women in the Winnipeg area. It was so encouraging to have many women stop by the booth and say - hey I saw you on TV or I read about you and your book in the paper.

Thank for stopping by and for checking out this new book. I appreciate your comments!

Another store is on board - the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Places where you can purchase the Personal Healthcare Journal for Seniors:

• online at www.mycarenecessities.com
  
• McNally Robinson - Polo Park and Grant Park
• Mount Sinai Hospital Indigo Bookstore - Toronto
  

Media Interviews

• Winnipeg Women Magazine - March/April issue
• Big Breakfast on City TV, Winnipeg - April 16 at 7:45 am with Brian Yasui
• Community Newspapers - The Herald and The Metro with Jolie Toews