Released on = July 22, 2007, 11:03 am

Press Release Author = Energy Tour Cafe

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = According to a San Bernardino County Department of Health
report, African Americans in San Bernardino County die 13 years younger than
Caucasians. On July 28, an event held by the Healthy Heritage Wellness Conference
will offer speakers, information booths and interactive sessions aimed at improving
the overall health and well being of the African American community.

Press Release Body = (San Bernardino, Calif.) According to a San Bernardino County
Department of Health report, African Americans in San Bernardino County die 13 years
younger than Caucasians. The main culprits are illnesses such as diabetes, high
blood pressure, heart disease, HIV/AIDS and cancer.

The Healthy Heritage Wellness Conference (www.healthyheritagemovement.com) offers
speakers, information booths and interactive sessions aimed at improving the overall
health and well being of the African American community. The event will be held at
California Baptist University, located at 8432 Magnolia, Riverside, from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. on July 28.

Phyllis Clark, conference founder and president, says that "the conference focuses
on the major health and wellness issues in the African American community such as
cancer, heart disease and organ failure." The conference also focuses on mental
health issues, which are often not discussed in the Black community. "Mental health
advocates are finding there are many emotional health issues in the African American
home such as substance abuse and depression," he continues.

The conference also features a presentation from keynote speaker Dr. Kimlin
Ashing-Giwa, director of City of Hope's Center of Community Alliance for Research &
Education. Ashing-Giwa is a nationally renowned psychologist who specializes in
minority health issues. City of Hope is a Southern California research, educational
and treatment institution dedicated to fighting cancer. There are also free
screenings for HIV/AIDS, prostate cancer and blood sugar levels, Clark said.

The conference is organized by the Healthy Heritage Wellness Conference Committee,
which includes staff members from Riverside County Public Health Department, the
American Cancer Society, the Southern California Witness Project, a breast cancer
awareness group, Inland Agency, and several volunteers.

"Many of the diseases that African Americans suffer from are lifestyle related,"
Clark said. "If we change our behavior, and change the behavior of the next
generation, we can prevent many of these life-shortening health problems. The goal
of this conference is to provide African Americans with the tools to make better
lifestyles choices."

"Although the information is targeted at the African American community, the
conference is open to all nationalities," Clark said.

For more information about the Healthy Heritage Wellness Conference call (951)
565-4431 or e-mail hhwcmovement@yahoo.com.


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