SAN DIEGO – May 3, 2010 – The
Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance (WLSA),
which convenes innovators, globally relevant companies, scientists, physicians
and policy makers to drive improved healthcare through advances in wireless technologies,
today hailed its partner organizations for their collaboration and dedication
in promoting WLSA’s mission.
“WLSA is the organization where the
future of wireless healthcare is being shaped by committed organizations from
the entire spectrum of relevant industries. We would not be able to progress without the active
participation and focus of our partners at all levels,” said President and CEO
Robert B. McCray.
“In particular, AT&T Mobility, OptumHealth Inc., Qualcomm
Incorporated, Ascension Health, and St. Jude Medical, Inc., are wonderful examples of how large organizations
can nurture and lead by putting aside individual agendas and concentrating on achieving
the over-arching vision of wireless technologies enabling better healthcare for
people everywhere,” McCray added.
Log onto www.wirelesslifesciences.org for the complete list of partners.
McCray said WLSA welcomes new partners
who can lend further expertise to the organization. For information about joining WLSA, or to register for one
of its events, prospective partners can visit www.wirelesslifesciences.org or contact Andrea Jackson.
The 5th Annual WLSA Convergence Summit is scheduled for May 11-13 at the Estancia Hotel
& Spa, La Jolla, Calif. The
WLSA’s Wireless Health 2010 event is scheduled October 5-7, 2010, in San Diego.
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About WLSA
The Wireless-Life
Sciences Alliance (WLSA) is a special-purpose trade organization for
innovators, globally relevant companies, scientists, physicians and policy
makers. The WLSA is dedicated to creating value and improving health globally
through the convergence of communications technologies, consumers, caregivers
and all sectors of the life sciences and technology environment. WLSA partners
and companies all over the world are using wireless health innovations to
better manage chronic conditions, pre-empt disease and improve the lives of the
elderly and underserved populations around the world.
