10 a.m. EVENT TODAY: Acting U.S. Surgeon General to present Champion Award in LA County

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From: Sarah Kissell [mailto:skissell@ph.lacounty.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 8:12 AM
To: Sarah Kissell
Subject: Media Advisory: Acting U.S. Surgeon General to presentChampion Award in LA County

For Immediate Release:
January 7, 2009

Media Advisory
California to Receive U.S. Surgeon General's "Healthy Youth for a
Healthy Future Champion Award"

WHAT: Acting U.S. Surgeon General Rear Adm. Steven K. Galson will
present the "Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future Champion Award" to the
California Department of Public Health's Network for a Healthy
California.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Los Angeles Elementary School
1211 S. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006

WHY: In California, more than one in ten children are overweight for
their age, more than 1 in 4 teens and nearly 60 percent of adults are
overweight or obese. The Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future Award
recognizes and showcases communities and programs across the nation that
address childhood overweight and obesity prevention by helping kids stay
active, encouraging healthy eating habits and promotion healthy choices.

WHO:
Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, MD, MPH, Acting U.S. Surgeon General

Mark B. Horton, MD, MSPH, Director, California Department of Public
Health

Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, Program Director, Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health

Rene Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent, Student Health and Human
Services,
Los Angeles Unified School District

Bruce A. Clark, Principal, Los Angeles Elementary School

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin, MD

Los Angeles-area Champion Moms, who inspire other mothers to overcome
challenges to make healthy changes for their families

Students from Los Angeles Elementary School

CONTACT:
Suanne Buggy or Ken August, CA Dept. of Public Health
(916) 440-7259

Sarah Kissell, LA County Dept. of Public Health
(213) 240-8144

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