SAN DIEGO, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a way to get healthy?
Announcing HealthFest, a fun-filled afternoon highlighting health-care
advances that are improving and extending people's lives.
This free event takes place at the Embarcadaro Park North on Sunday, June
24, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature a variety of activities geared
towards healthier lifestyles for all ages. HealthFest, a joint effort of the
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the San Diego life sciences
industry, will kick-off the BIO 2001 International Biotechnology Convention
and Exposition.
"The theme of this year's conference is 'Partnering For Life,'"
said BIO President Carl B. Feldbaum. "It highlights the dramatic advances
being made in biotechnology, including the more than 100 biotech drugs and
vaccines on the market today for heart disease, various cancers, diabetes and
many other serious conditions. HealthFest is a celebration of these advances
as well as a forum where people can learn about lifestyle changes they can
make in order to live longer, healthier and more productive lives," said
Feldbaum.
While enjoying music, HealthFest attendees will learn firsthand from
health advocacy associations, life sciences companies and San Diego
researchers about exciting new developments that are shaping the future of
health care. Local entities such as Pfizer Inc., Agouron Pharmaceuticals,
IDEC Pharmaceuticals, Sharp Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Hollis-Eden
Pharmaceuticals and Idun Pharmaceuticals will share vital health-related
information alongside national organizations such as the American Liver
Association, American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.
Youth activities include:
* The opportunity to participate in a scientific experiment with Bayer
Corporation
* A tour of Planet Express -- a mobile oceanography lab
* Arts and crafts with the San Diego Museum of Art
* The Astro jump and climbing wall
* Face painting, clowns, magic and many other fun activities
Adult and senior activities include:
* Health screenings: Cholesterol, blood-pressure, stroke susceptibility
and grip strength
* Drawings for great prizes -- including two airline tickets anywhere in
the continental U.S. and time in the KyXy 96.5 FM cash machine
Other activities to be featured at HealthFest: the announcement of
the Sav-On Drugs children's poster contest winner, the opportunity to
participate in aerobics demonstrations and donate blood to the American Red
Cross. For more information regarding HealthFest 2001, please contact
Jennifer Andrews at 619-525-6243.
HealthFest is sponsored by Pfizer Inc., Agouron Pharmaceuticals,
Baxter Healthcare Corporation, San Diego Port Authority and Soft Rock KyXy
96.5 FM.
BIO represents more than 950 biotechnology companies,
academic institutions and biotech centers in all 50 states and 33 other
nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of health-
care, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.
SOURCE Biotechnology Industry Organization
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Related links:
http://www.bio.org
CONTACT:
Dan Eramian of the Biotechnology Industry
Organization; or Jennifer Andrews, for the Biotechnology Industry
Organization, 619-525-6243
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