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SUPERHERO CONQUERS DRUNK DRIVING
Hip Hop Doc launches DWI information campaign
(12/7/2009, Baton Rouge LA) Dr. Rani Whitfield M.D., AKA "Tha Hip Hop Doc", announced today the launch of his information campaign on the dangers of drinking and driving entitled "My Life is in Your Hands." Funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety commission, Dr. Whitfield will be doing a statewide eighteen high school speaking tour as well as creation and distribution of a comic book, web site (www.h2dwi.com)
This launch comes on the heels of Dr. Whitfield recently receiving the American Academy of Family Practice Public Health Award and the Legacy Award given by the American Heart Association for his community efforts and volunteerism. "Kids today have more distractions and burdens then ever and one more lecture doesn't mean a thing to them. They aren't dumb and they hate to be talked down to," says Whitfield. "It's my passion to help parents and teachers find alternative ways to educate young people." The comic book, written by Whitfield and drawn by artist Greg Nichols, tells the story of two friends, one making a decision to drive under the influence of alcohol putting the other in serious danger.
"This campaign is a way for us to speak in their language and remind them about the dangers of driving under the influence. Through sequential art, music and poetry we open a door and remind them to be vigilant in protecting their lives and those around them," explained Whitfield. Even though the grant was written for the state of Louisiana, Dr. Whitfield is ready to take his show on the road as he speaks nationally and to all age groups on various topics.
To learn more about the Hip Hop Doc go to www.h2doc.com or to learn more about the heroes in his comics check out www.legionofhealth.
About the Hip Hop Doc:
Rani G. Whitfield, M.D., a board certified family physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine, has become known as "Tha Hip Hop Doc" or "H2D" to many of the young adults in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he practices medicine. Dr. Whitfield is an impassioned advocate for increasing the awareness of health-related issues, including HIV/AIDS, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and substance abuse. By combining hip-hop culture and health messages, Dr. Whitfield empowers individuals to change unhealthy lifestyles. He is creating a solution to the health and social challenges young urban communities face by offering a forum and a voice for our youth to discover alternative solutions. This highly sought after lecturer delivers dynamic presentations on preventative medicine, teen pregnancy, physical fitness, drugs of sexual assault, HIV/AIDS, disparities in health care, and diabetes.
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