Published on June 25, 2007
Alexian Brothers to Offer Comprehensive Biophysical250 Health Assessment
Innovative new blood test will help identify the presence of diseases and medical conditions, often before symptoms appear.
In an effort to continue providing leading edge healthcare to patients, the Alexian Brothers Health System and Biophysical Corporation® announced today that the Biophysical250® health assessment is now available exclusively in the Chicago area at Alexian Brothers' new executive wellness facility in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Biophysical Corporation's Biophysical250 is an innovative health assessment that provides the single most comprehensive evaluation of an individual's health available to date. Compared with standard physicals that typically only look at 20-40 biomarkers (proteins in the blood like glucose and cholesterol), Biophysical250 measures those same biomarkers, plus those used routinely by 12 different medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology and rheumatology, for a total of more than 250 different biomarkers.
With a blood sample of approximately two tablespoons, the Biophysical250 provides an assessment that can help indicate the presence of certain diseases and medical conditions at their earliest stages, often before symptoms appear.
"Alexian Brothers is committed to providing extensive community health services and Biophysical is proud to be a part of their healthcare solution," said Dr. George Rodgers, president and chief medical officer with Biophysical Corporation. "Biophysical250 will serve as an integral offering, and will enable Alexian Brothers' physicians and patients to better understand and manage their health in a much more comprehensive way."
Patients will be able to provide a blood sample at the Alexian Medical Mall facility located in northwest suburban Schaumburg, while existing Alexian executive health program clients can opt to have the sample taken at their place of business. After receiving the Biophysical250 results, an Alexian Brothers physician will provide a personalized, comprehensive consultation explaining the report.
"The leading causes of death and disability in this country are preventable. Millions of adults live with undetected illness. The Alexian Brothers Health System in partnership with Biophysical Corporation will change the paradigm of healthcare," said Karen Giammicchio, director of Alexian's Center for Prevention and Early Detection, who believes that this advanced approach will serve patients and their desire to proactively monitor their health. "Our goal at Alexian is to provide real immediate and long range impact on our patients' health and to empower them to make the right lifestyle changes to improve their health."
The Alexian Brothers Center for Prevention and Early Detection offers an array of early detection screenings, including the BioAnalysis 360, a global approach to preventive medicine. The BioAnalysis 360 includes the Biophysical250 biomarker test, as well as a comprehensive personal and family health history, and a fully integrated professional team of healthcare providers and nurse navigators to guide patients through the process and results.
About Alexian Brothers Health System
The Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS) is comprised of Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village, St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, and the Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital in Elk Grove Village. Together these four hospitals are known for advanced medicine and providing unsurpassed treatment and care to the more than one million residents of Chicago's northwest suburbs.
More about the Alexian Brothers Center for Prevention and Early Detection is available at
www.alexianwellness.com or by calling 847-956-6850.
About Biophysical Corporation
Biophysical Corporation is a private, Austin, Texas-based company dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and quality of life for its clients. Formed in 2004, the company offers Biophysical250, the most comprehensive and advanced assessment of personal health ever developed. Through the innovative analysis of blood-based biomarkers, Biophysical250 may indicate the presence or risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other health risks often before symptoms appear. The company's management and advisory board includes internationally renowned physicians and scientists who are leaders in the field of biomarker research. More information about the company and Biophysical250 is available at www.biophysicalcorp.com or by calling 800-532-7092.
