Shield HealthCare Announces Caregiver Story Contest Winners

VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, is pleased to announce its 11th annual "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding" story contest winners. Congratulations to the grand prize winners: LaNedra M. of Cerritos, CA, Howard R. of Boulder, CO, Matt G. of Olympia, WA, and the 5 runners-up, Vivian B. of Temecula, CA, Anita C. of Midland, TX, Mary B. of Ypsilanti, MI, Tiffany H. of Monroe, WA and Jorge B. of Northridge, CA. Out of a record 580 stories received, the top winners were selected by celebrity contest judge, Sandra Mitchell, CBS 2/KCAL 9 News Anchor.

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The top three story winners received $1,000 in American Express Gift Checks and a 1-year subscription to Today's Caregiver Magazine.  The five runners-up received $250 in American Express Gift Checks and the magazine subscription. Shield HealthCare's "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding" story contest is designed to recognize and hear the voice of caregivers and home healthcare professionals. Shield HealthCare understands that caregiving is a demanding job.  A significant number of Shield HealthCare's customers are at-home family caregivers, tending to a loved one with a chronic medical condition. They unselfishly take on the challenge and responsibility of meeting the daily health and emotional needs of the person in their charge. The caregiver story contest is a positive way to recognize and reward this important role.

The winning caregiver stories are posted on Shield HealthCare's website at http://www.shieldhealthcare.com/caring. You can also visit Shield HealthCare on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shieldhealthcare or follow us on Twitter @shieldhealth.

Shield HealthCare also announces the first annual Readers' Choice Contest. With the record breaking 580 stories, there were just too many good stories. We want to share more of them. From January 3 to January 31, 2012, you can VOTE for one of your favorite Readers' Choice stories on our website at: www.shieldhealthcare.com/readerschoice.  Official rules of this contest can be found online.

About Shield HealthCare

Since 1957, Shield HealthCare has been an industry leader focused on meeting the medical supply needs of families and caregivers at home.  Shield HealthCare provides high quality disposable medical products including Incontinence, Enteral Nutrition, Ostomy, Urological, Wound and Diabetes supplies. In 2007, Shield HealthCare was granted formal accreditation status by the Community Health Accreditation Program's (CHAP) Board of Review signifying its commitment as a leader in providing superior products and service to the home healthcare market. Shield HealthCare operates ten sales locations, serving California, Colorado, Washington, Illinois and Texas.

Contact: Heidi Gonzaga, Marketing Programs Administrator
27911 Franklin Parkway, Valencia, CA  91355   661.294.4200
www.shieldhealthcare.com

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