FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Health Happens Here” press preview tour scheduled for October 15

Media invited to interview key partners behind innovative new multimedia exhibit designed to redefine “health” & donate $100,000 to 10 charities across the state

WHAT:

Did you know your zip code can predict how long and how well you live? Learn why in “Health Happens Here,” the new multimedia exhibit developed in partnership with The California Endowment. Discover what residents across the state are doing to build healthier communities in this all-new, interactive journey through all the places and all the ways health happens in California. Through a series of high-tech games at interactive stations, visitors learn about health beyond traditional doctors, diet and exercise, while earning points that can be donated to 1 of 10 charities. Engaging and educational fun for kids of all ages, “Health Happens Here” at The California Museum opens on Tues., Oct. 16th at 10:00 am.

WHO:

Interviews available with Daniel Zingale, Senior Vice President of Healthy California at The California Endowment; Olis Simmons, Executive Director of Youth UpRising; Dori Moorehead, Executive Director of The California Museum; Amanda Meeker, Deputy Director of Exhibits & Programs at The California Museum.

WHEN:

Press Preview Tour: Mon., Oct. 15, 2012 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.
To obtain credentials or schedule interviews, contact bhamilton@californiamuseum.org by Fri., Oct. 12th at 12:00 p.m.

Public Grand Opening: Tues., Oct. 16th from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The full day of festivities begins with exhibit ribbon cutting and free admission for the first 100 visitors from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. continues with appearances and presentations from partners including the Sacramento Kings, Health Ed Council, Sol Collective, Dora the Explorer & more.

WHERE:

The California Museum, 1020 O Street (corner of 10th and O Streets), Sacramento, CA 95814

CONTACT:

Brenna Hamilton, Communications & Marketing Director at The California Museum at (916) 651-0934 or bhamilton@californiamuseum.org to attend, request interviews or for more information.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT: The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. The Endowment challenges the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for people’s health. The Endowment believes that health happens in neighborhoods, schools, and with prevention. For more information, visit The Endowment’s web site at www.calendow.org.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM: A self-supporting 501(c)3 non-profit, The California Museum — home of the California Hall of Fame — engages, educates and enlightens people about California’s rich history and unique contributions to the world through ideas, innovation, the arts and culture. Through interactive and innovative experiences, the Museum inspires men, women and children to dream the California dream and dares them to make their own mark on history. Open Tues.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sun.: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Admission: adults $8.50; college students & seniors $7.00 with valid ID; youth 6-17: $6.00; children 5 & under free. For more information, visit CaliforniaMuseum.org.

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Interviews available by request. Press images and exhibit media kit are available for download at: CaliforniaMuseum.org/media-kits. To access, please create a user account and access will be provided in 24 hours or less.