Saltmine Helps Overlake Hospital Launch New Web Site; New Site Makes It Easier for Patients to Be Proactive About Wellness

Business Wire, August 3, 2004

SEATTLE & BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Overlake Hospital has dramatically redesigned their Web site, www.overlakehospital.org, to make it easier than ever for patients, physicians and users to conveniently and proactively access their health care information online. The new site features an extensive library of resources, online patient registration and prescription refills. Overlake President and CEO Ken Graham describes the site: "Our new Web site is based on meeting the needs of our customers. It serves to simplify their experience and empower them to learn more. We believe that this will be very helpful to all of our patients and their families."

The site was designed and developed by local Web firm Saltmine, who has also developed sites for Northwest Hospital, LYNX Medical Systems and RegenceRX. "Overlake knows that the consumers in this region are exceptionally Web savvy. They have high expectations for their online experience," said Saltmine CEO John Waechter. "Overlake wanted to exceed those expectations, so while we integrated new features and functionality, we also focused on making the site easy and logical to use. Using the Web shouldn't feel like brain surgery."

The Overlake Hospital Medical Center was the first hospital built on the Eastside in 1959. Today, Overlake is recognized as a regional leader in cardiac, surgical, cancer, women's health and children's services. For more information on the services at Overlake or to find a physician go to www.overlakehospital.org.

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Saltmine (www.saltmine.com) is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that integrates online design, technology, and marketing to improve financial performance, streamline operations, drive customer relationships, and facilitate collaboration. Saltmine creates business solutions that add value and competitive edge. Since 1993, Saltmine has developed high-quality solutions for top corporations and emerging industry leaders. Building relationships with clients is a core value, and Saltmine enjoys long-term partnerships with companies like Microsoft, BP, and AT&T Wireless. Saltmine has offices in Seattle, Portland and London.

Overlake Hospital Medical Center (www.overlakehospital.org) is a 337-bed, not-for-profit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound Region. Overlake is the only Level III Trauma Center in eastern Puget Sound. The hospital is distinguished for its cardiac services and its award-winning surgical services. Overlake has been ranked as a top 100 heart program in the country and is rated as a top performer in the state of Washington. Major service areas include: cardiac surgery, cardiology, surgical services, cancer center, women's and children's services, childbirth center, Level III NICU, behavioral health, senior care, sleep disorders center and women's clinic. Overlake is also involved in several national clinical trials. Overlake Hospital Medical Center employs more than 2,200 people and has more than 800 active and courtesy physicians on staff.

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