February 2005
Surgeon General at Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
U.S. Surgeon General to discuss Year of the Healthy Child Campaign at Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland Interviews available to discuss Children's Hospital Oakland's successful childhood obesity programs
WHAT: U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona to discuss increasing rates of childhood obesity in the U.S.
WHO: U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona recently announced his Year of the Healthy Child agenda, which focuses on improving the body, mind and spirit of growing children
WHY: The U.S. Surgeon General was invited to Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland to share his vision of health care for the nation's children. He will specifically address the obesity epidemic in children
WHEN: Media organizations are welcomed to attend a noon conference on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from 12:30 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m. No other media opportunities are available
WHERE: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland, Outpatient Center, 744 Fifty Second Street, Oakland, CA 94609 (the building with attached garage)
Children's Hospital Oakland childhood obesity programs:
Way-To-Go-Kids! Program
http://www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/t_healthcare.cfm?id=188
Fit Families Weight Management Program
This monthly two-hour weight management class provides families with practical information and advice to assist them in implementing healthy lifestyle changes by altering the family's diet and physical activity habits.
CONTACTS: Venita Robinson, Director, Media & Community Relations, [email protected], 510-428-3069 Diana Yee, Media Relations Specialist, [email protected], 510-428-3120