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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Donna Farrell
February 21, 2002
Marketing Communications Account Executive
Telephone: (410) 581-4190
E-mail: donnafarrell@mpt.org
MPT. This is bigger than television.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
and Maryland Public Television (MPT) team up
Partnership produces third annual Women's Health Conference
OWINGS MILLS, MD: On Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30
p.m., the MPT presented GBMC Women's Health Conference makes its third
annual appearance at Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn in Cockeysville, MD. This
affordable, convenient conference offers a full eight-hour day of diverse,
cutting edge breakout sessions designed to enlighten and empower area
women. The GBMC Women's Health Conference features addresses by two internationally
respected keynote medical professionals, a continental breakfast, elegant
seated lunch, health screenings, prize drawings, and honoree presentations.
"MPT Presents the GBMC Women's Health Conference" is the gathering
of strengths by two dynamic partners committed to quality and service.
Located in Towson, Maryland, GBMC is central Maryland's leading community
hospital, ranking only behind Johns Hopkins in the number of patients
it serves. The GBMC Women's Health Conference fuels MPT's ongoing effort
to engage, enlighten and entertain the people of Maryland through award-winning
television production, and trusted, valued community outreach. "It
is the talent and expertise of the GBMC medical community that positions
the Women's Health Conference as a first-of-its-kind for MPT," says
Rosetta Clay, MPT Special Marketing Projects Manager.
David Lipschitz, MD, PhD, best known as "Dr. David," host of
public television's Aging Successfully with Dr. David series, is
morning keynote speaker.
Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, author of the best-selling book Fight Fat After
Forty and medical correspondent for PBS' HealthWeek, is afternoon
keynote speaker on the topic of stress and weight.
Breakout sessions, continental breakfast, seated lunch, health screenings,
gift bag, and take-away health information are included in the $30.00
admission charge. For ticket purchase or additional information on MPT
Presents the GBMC's Women's Health Conference, call (800) 873-6154 or
log on to the MPT Web site at mpt.org after March 4.
Maryland Public Television is a not-for-profit, state-licensed public
television station which serves the citizens and communities of Maryland
and beyond through a variety of broadcast and nonbroadcast activities.
MPT is a national leader in the production of broadcast programming for
public television. MPT's local/regional television credits include public
affairs, original performance, documentary, and entertainment programs
for the citizens of Maryland.
Beyond broadcast, MPT creates instructional videos, develops training,
and builds Internet sites that serve tens of thousands of students, teachers,
and child-care providers annually. MPT outreach activities, especially
relating to arts, culture, and history, take place in all areas of the
state to further fulfill MPT's mission to engage, enlighten, and entertain.
For more information on Maryland Public Television and MPT-produced programming
log on to the MPT Web site at mpt.org.
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