June 2003

Cleveland pediatric club to hold children's expo

On June 21, 2003, the Cleveland Chiropractic College Pediatric Club will present the Children's Health and Wellness Expo for the greater Los Angeles area. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Cleveland Chiropractic College campus.

According to Rev. Matthew Hertert, the club's vice president, the purpose of the expo is to "provide a venue for providers of children's health and wellness services to inform and educate area families in a common location."

Rev. Hertert noted: "We are living in a time when childhood illnesses are skyrocketing and the use of prescription drugs and surgeries is at an all‑time high. Because parents are increasingly frustrated and unhappy with the results of these failing methods, research indicates that parents are rapidly shifting their focus away from drugs and surgery for their children toward seeking more healthy solutions and answers for their children's health‑related problems. These same parents are seeking leadership for their children's health and wellness care."

The Expo will be publicized to upwards of 10,000 Los Angelinos via major newspapers, radio and television PSAs, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and flyers in English, Spanish, Korean and Armenian distributed to local communities.

The club expects more than 50 vendors, including midwives, pediatric dentists, children's yoga instructors, Boys and Girl's Clubs and health food companies who will be promoting and supporting the event with their presence, education and inspiration.

The club is eager to have wellness‑oriented D.C.s participate in the Expo. For more information, call 323‑660‑6166.