Broward County Health Department, the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will present their annual Health Conference with a focus on issues for the entire family. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the church which is located at 816 NW 1st Avenue in Hallandale.

Special guest lecturer is Anita L. Petteway-Tyler, M.D. from North Miami Beach. An Internist in private practice, Dr. Petteway-Tyler will speak on heart disease and the effect that it has on people of color. She is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and The University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The conference will be presented in an entertaining and informative atmosphere and will feature presentations on women's and men's health, teen health, nutrition updates and breakout sessions on family matters. Free breakfast and lunch, giveaways and health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar (diabetes) will also be available.

An added bonus is the "Ask A Doctor" and "Ask A Pharmacist" session, where participants will be able to ask general health related questions of health professionals.

Broward County Health Department officials encourage everyone, of all ages to participate in this very informative conference.

For directions and more information call 954-454-0245. For information on services and programs at Broward County Health Department visit www.browardchd.org