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Thursday, 09 August 2007
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Reducing Healthcare Disparities by Serving the Under Served Communities
Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science announced today that the institution is to be profiled in a story about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Education on the Profiles hosted by Lou Gossett Jr. The story will focus on Drew’s mission of serving the under served and the advancement of diverse education. The University strives to improve the health status of under served communities through innovative biomedical research, and progressive health policies. By maintaining and expanding relationships with local medical schools, research institutions and community-based organizations, Drew is focused on eliminating the health disparities by providing access to and delivery of healthcare services to underserved populations.
“We are extremely honored to be a featured guest on the Profiles Series. Drew has an exciting and moving story to tell about health, education, diversity and social justice,” says Dr Susan Kelly, President of Drew. “We are very excited about partnering with Drew to inform and educate our viewers on the importance of Drew’s approach to technology,” says Wali Waiters, Executive Producer of “the Profiles Series”.
About “The Profiles Series”
Their mission is to create quality programming which will inform, educate and enlighten their viewers both nationally and internationally. They cover a variety of topics ranging from health and medical to business, and environmental. “The Profiles Series” can be seen on cable networks nationwide and internationally on Voice of America Television. http://www.profilesseries.com
About Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Founded in 1966 in response to the lack of adequate medical facilities in the area, the institution later became a University and changed its name in 1987 to reflect its expanded academic role and identity. The University is named in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a brilliant African-American physician, famous for his pioneering work in blood preservation. His dedication to learning and the sharing of knowledge to benefit mankind is the inspiration for the University. The mission of the University is to conduct education and research in the context of community service in order to train physicians and allied health professionals to provide care with excellence.
http://www.cdrewu.edu
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"The Profiles Series" Announces Important Program on Childhood Obesity in America
Boca Raton, FL, August 04, 2007 --(PR.com)-- “The Profiles Series,” an award-winning educational television program dedicated to informative, educational programming, announced today that it will produce a special-edition program on overcoming childhood obesity in America.
With the incidence of childhood obesity increasing worldwide—most dramatically in industrialized nations—the Brody School of Medicine will be profiled on an upcoming episode of The Profiles Series that addresses the need to overcome this alarming health crisis.
“The epidemic of childhood obesity has become so widespread, so pervasive in American society that we risk young generations plagued by health problems and early mortality. Not only is it a public health disaster, it’s also becoming and will be a tremendous burden on the healthcare system,” commented Wali Waiters, Executive Producer. “We are committed to shedding light on the crisis and forming a battle plan to overcome it. It’s just imperative.”
In industrialized nations, millions of people live sedentary lifestyles. They eat more fast foods which are high in fat, calories, and most dangerously, trans fatty acids. Studies indicate that in just 2 decades, the incidence of overweight children doubled in the US for the 6 to 11 age group, and tripled in the teenage bracket.
According to the annual National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of children in the United States are overweight or at risk for being overweight. The survey also indicates that about 25 million US children and adolescents are “overweight or nearly overweight.”
The mission of The Profiles Series is to create quality programming that will inform, educate and enlighten their viewers both nationally and internationally. Covering a variety of topics including health, medical, business, and environmental issues, The Profiles Series can be seen on cable networks nationwide, and internationally on Voice of America Television. Visit www.profilesseries.com for more information.
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