KITCHEN CO-HOSTS HOLISTIC HEALTH FAIR

          HARRISBURG, July 10 – State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen, state Rep. Jewell Williams, and the Deliverance Evangelistic Church will host the 2006 Holistic Health Fair on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of 21^st Street and Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia.

          “Mind, body, and spirit are all connected,” said Kitchen (D-Philadelphia). “To become truly healthy, we must address each aspect. At the Holistic Health Fair, we will come together to educate ourselves and energize our spirits.”

          “This is a great opportunity to learn more about the healing power of nature,” said Williams (D-Philadelphia). “Holistic health approaches our well-being as a delicate balance between mind and body and it could be very beneficial to you. Stop by and join your neighbors – whether you are interested in learning more about holistic health, or just want to take advantage of the free health screenings and entertainment.”

          “As the Pastor of Deliverance Evangelistic Church, I believe that the Lord requires us to nurture both the physical and spiritual man,” said Rev. Glen Spaulding. “In this year’s health fair, we are focusing on educating the community on the topic of diseases that plague urban areas, with the hope of bringing about prevention and appropriate intervention. We expect that it will allow the community to gain knowledge and receive access to services that will enable them to have a better quality of life. We invite everyone to support and be a part of this special event.”

          The health fair will feature free screenings for body mass index, blood pressure, glucose, HbA1c, and lung function. In addition, there will be gospel choirs, mime performers, activities for children, free food, and door prizes.

          Keystone Hospice, the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Health Partners, and AmeriChoice are sponsoring the event.