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COMIC BOOK HERO COMES TO LIFE IN BATON ROUGE
Dr. Rani Whitfield M.D. "Tha Hip Hop Doc" speaks at local library
(January 21, 2010- Baton Rouge, LA) Dr. Rani Whitfield M.D. announced today that he will be speaking at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Library on February 6, 2010 at 3pm. The presentation will cover health issues for young and old as well as explain his comic book alter ego "Tha Hip Hop Doc." The Legion of Health superheroes will be on display in the first three issues of Tha Hip Hop Doc comics as well as his new release, "H2DWI: My life is in your hands". Admission is free and participants will have a chance to come see the entire comic and cd line which will also be available for purchase. The library is at 6222 Jones Creek Road in Baton Rouge. The presentation will be in Meeting Rooms 1, 2, 3. Call 225-756-1180 if you need more information on the library.
The library event is hot on the heels of the release of Dr. Whitfield's new book so he decided to celebrate with a preorder incentive. All books purchased before the end of January will be signed by Tha Hip Hop Doc himself. All books are expected to ship by the middle of February at the latest. You can purchase the new book as well as the rest of the product line at http://www.webgalle
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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