Editorial Policies
StayWell Solutions Online (SSO) content comes from a variety of sources, both internal and from third party licensees.
StayWell Custom Communications (StayWell, SCC). Terms and Conditions governs the use of this web site and its content. This agreement should be read carefully and completely before using the website and applying for any services detailed on the website.
All StayWell-owned content is either:
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commissioned by editors based in Yardley, Boston or Evanston offices
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created or commissioned by the clinical content team based in Atlanta.
Content that is created or commissioned by StayWell is done independently with no commercial ties to any product or service, and with no subsidies from any private or government institution.
Free-lance authors commissioned by StayWell are required to review and sign our Conflict of Interest Policy to assure StayWell that they represent no product or service that has the potential of influencing what they write. StayWell and its licensees do not collect any information that tracks the reading history of individual visitors.
Links
Some StayWell Solutions Online content contains links to other web sites. Before inclusion, links are chosen by StayWell authors and/or editors, who determine that a visit to the linked site enhances the information contained in the content. Links are reviewed and updated annually, and periodically throughout the year as needed.
StayWell employs a weekly, automatic program to detect, update and/or delete broken links. All links are displayed via a pop-up window or eye frame. Users do not leave the StayWell site.
StayWell does not solicit nor accept links in return for remunerations. Under the Advertising and Sponsorship policy, our company does not link to commercial sites.
For additional information, please refer the Links to Other Internet Sites section of StayWell Terms and Conditions policy.
Support for Claims of Therapeutic Benefit
All content has been reviewed by StayWell Editors and Authors. Where claims of therapeutic benefit are made and the specific source of the claim is not cited, these claims have been approved by StayWellMedical Reviewers as being generally accepted medical practice or advice.
For additional information, please refer the Use of Information and Resources section of StayWell Terms and Conditions.
Wellness Library Content Creation
Author Qualifications
We commission experienced communicators who can seek out top sources, understand complex material and translate technical subjects into consumer-friendly prose. As a result, we've developed long-term relationships with veteran health and wellness writers who create interesting, accurate prose.
The list includes reporters who have written for major newspapers, magazines and health-care publications. On average, our core writers have 10 years' experience, and none have fewer than two years experience.
When we add new writers, we check examples of their previous work and spend extra time coaching them through their initial assignments.
Editors
Wellness Library editors are full-time employees of StayWell Custom Communications. On average, they have 10-plus years of editing experience. They supervise writers throughout the process. Since we develop our editorial calendar well in advance, we can collect background information for months. We provide this information to our writers and retain copies for later fact-checking as needed.
After writers file their stories, editors review them in detail. Editors will question facts, check them or direct writers to verify them. Editors also ensure that content can be understood by readers with limited knowledge of health and medical issues.
Sourcing
We require that our writers use only evidence-based information. We draw sources from major physicians' organizations, medical centers and universities, published research articles and books, mainstream advocacy groups such as the American Heart Association, government agencies and industry groups (where appropriate). Writers may quote as many as five authoritative sources for our longest stories.
For more information, see the Editors and Authors and Medical Review Boards sections of this site.
StayWell Solutions Content Set
StayWell Solutions Online uses the entire set of content assets listed below. Other StayWell Solutions Online products use relevant portions of these assets.
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Library of Diseases and Conditions
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The content in the library was developed by StayWell and consists of two health libraries, adult and pediatric. The adult health library has detailed information from allergies to travel medicine. This is the place to find information on a wide range of health conditions, illnesses, and treatments. The pediatric health library covers the critical childhood health topics, from stages of growth and development to disease and injury prevention. All content is reviewed on an annual basis, and available in Spanish.
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Library of Tests and Procedures
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The content in the library was developed by StayWell, and it is divided into seven clinical categories: cardiovascular, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurology, orthopaedic, pulmonary, and urology. All content is reviewed on an annual basis, and available in Spanish.
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Drug Reference Guide
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The content in this section is licensed by StayWell from Gold Standard Multimedia. Gold Standard data are updated quarterly, assuring that newly approved drugs and drugs that are taken off the market are promptly updated.
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Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements
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This section is an encyclopedia of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements. Much of the information about nutritional supplements is controversial or contested by medical researchers. Every effort has been made to provide accurate material distilled from the latest medical literature available.
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Wellness Library
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StayWell created this online library of more than 2,200 articles. Most articles in the library were written by StayWell authors, either by staff writers or free-lance writers commissioned by StayWell editors. Some articles are adapted from press releases issued by credible nonprofit health organizations and government agencies. StayWell adds about 25 articles per month to this library. We modify or delete up to 40 other articles. These articles originally appeared in one of a number of publications created by StayWell's print division, primarily for its hospital, managed care and employer clients. Before publication, articles were reviewed by one of several medical review boards. Articles chosen for inclusion in the Wellness Library undergo a second round of editing and medical review before being placed online. Those editors and reviewers are listed in the Editors and Authors, and the Medical Review section of this site.
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News Center
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The content is divided into three categories, breaking news, recent headlines and newsletter. Breaking news delves into a wealth of health care issues drawn from the world of medicine. Recent headlines allow users to stay up-to-date with the latest health news. Health highlights, the latest clinical trials, and timely health tips can be found in this category. The newsletters are in-depth electronic publications that cover major health topics, including men's and women's health, diabetes, and heart disease. News articles are supplied by HealthDay, which publishes 10-12 articles each business day. These articles are archived for one year.
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Nutrition Facts
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A database allows users to review the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the nutritional value of commonly used foods. This easy tool allows user to find out about calories, fat, protein, cholesterol, sodium, fiber, and more.
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Recipes
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These recipes are divided into clinical categories (e.g., low fat, low sat, heart healthy, etc) as well as food categories. Susan Greatorex (see Editors and Authors) created most of the material. The recipes have been reviewed by licensed dietitians.
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Healthy Living
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The content was developed by full-time employees of StayWell Custom Communications. Some of the major content contributors are free-lance editors and authors for StayWell.
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Health Centers
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The content was developed by full-time employees of StayWell Custom Communications. Some of the major content contributors are free-lance editors and authors for StayWell.
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Your Family
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The content was developed by full-time employees of StayWell Custom Communications. Some of the major content contributors are free-lance editors and authors for StayWell.
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Interactive Tools
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All interactive tools on the site were developed by medical professionals commissioned by StayWell Custom Communications.
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Multimedia Room
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All multimedia tools-animations, clinical wizards, podcasts, videos-on the site were developed by StayWell Custom Communications.
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Approved by the Quality Oversight Committee, October 2008