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:DentalPlans Survey Uncovers Ways Americans Save on Healthcare

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This is your family's budget on healthcare PLANTATION, FL (Oct. 1 2014) — A typical family of four paid an estimated $9,144 in out of pocket health costs according to The Milliman Medical Index. And medical costs continue to climb and consume more of the family budget, leaving struggling families looking for ways to save.   The :DP SmileMeter™, a national survey conducted in July 2014 found that 25 percent of people have cut out other areas of their budget to better afford healthcare services.*   ** “We are here to provide affordable solutions for dental care so that families don't have to make the difficult choice of 'if' they can afford dental care for their family but rather which plan will best accommodate their needs," states Bill Chase, :DentalPlans’ VP of Marketing. “Dental savings plans provide choices and an easy solution for adults, families, and seniors to get the care they need, to keep their healthy smile.”   According to the :D

It's been a Week since the iPhone 6 Release, Are customers still - Beckley, Bluefield & Lewisburg News, Weather, Sports

It's been a Week since the iPhone 6 Release, Are customers still - Beckley, Bluefield & Lewisburg News, Weather, Sports

Teachers can get free classroom materials from U.S. Cellular - Roanoke Times: Botetourt View

Teachers can get free classroom materials from U.S. Cellular - Roanoke Times: Botetourt View

:DENTALPLANS CONNECTS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS

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Pictured here from left to right is Stephanie Pagan, customer loyalty mgr. and Bill Chase, VP of marketing,  both from :DentalPlans, who visited  Mirror Lake Elementary School to welcome back students with smiles and backpacks.   Pictured here are students from Central Park Elementary wearing backpacks from :DentalPlans. Company Donates Backpacks Filled with Dental Supplies for 3,000 Plantation Elementary Students PLANTATION, FL (Aug.18, 2014)— :DentalPlans, the largest dental savings plan marketplace, partnered with Plantation Elementary, Central Park Elementary, Mirror Lake Elementary and Plantation Park Elementary schools in Plantation, Florida to provide students with free backpacks filled with oral care products and oral hygiene information. Six :DentalPlans employees attended the Meet & Greet Day at Central Park and Mirror Lake Elementary schools, handing out the backpacks to students and talking to parents about the importance of oral hygiene. Backpacks

U.S. Cellular is Rewarding $1 Million to Teachers to Help Boost Classroom Experiences in its Footprint

Calling All Teachers Comes Back, West Virginia Teachers can apply via DonorsChoose.org starting Aug. 11 MORGANTOWN, W. Va. -- U.S. Cellular is donating $1 million to fund teacher classroom projects through its Calling All Teachers program. Last year, the company contributed $500,000 towards educational materials for improved classroom experiences. U.S. Cellular is working with DonorsChoose.org for a fourth time and encourages teachers to post their projects on the site for potential funding. DonorsChoose.org is a charity website that helps teachers identify funds from corporate and individual donations for classroom projects. “Teachers play such a transformative role in student achievement and we want to help ensure they have the necessary tools to provide a positive learning experience,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “The Calling All Teachers program allows us to impact teachers and students in our entire footprint and create uniq

MIND YOUR MANNERS: TIPS TO IMPROVE WIRELESS COURTESY FOR ALL AGES

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July 2014 -- It’s not just working professionals and people on the go who use their mobile devices to stay connected, everyone from children to retirees are using smartphones and tablets to simplify and enhance their lives. A Pew Research survey found that 67 percent of cellphone owners find themselves checking their phones for messages, alerts or calls – even when they don’t notice their phone ringing or vibrating. That means a lot of people are checking devices at any given time or place, and since July is National Cellphone Courtesy Month it is the perfect time to talk about the expectations and practices of wireless device users of all ages. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, 37 percent of users say others get upset with them for phone use, while 63 percent say they get upset at others for phone use. As may be expected, smartphone owners who are over the age of 54 have stronger etiquette beliefs than younger users. Among adults 55-64, 8

NEW OOS (OUT OF STOCK) ALERT PLATFORM PUTS PRODUCT BACK ON SHELVES FASTER

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RICHMOND, Va. (July 1, 2014)— One company is reducing the time it takes to process out of stocks by 60 percent with a new product called OOS Alert, or Out Of Stock Alerts.  OOS Alert is a platform for retailers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers that allows retailers to report out of stocks with just one touch in real time.  From there, OOS Alert automates the process, records and tracks the information, and follows the issue through completion and can even report back over time. “Implementing the system will allow you to save time and money, track issues, reduce out-of-stock and could result in increased DSD sales of 2-3% ” says Ron Hodge Retired CEO Delhaize America. The user-friendly OOS Alert enables product to be replaced quickly and easily through a direct-store delivery method.  OOS Alert helps retailers increase sales, improve customer satisfaction and boost productivity by streamlining the processes between retailers and their suppli