February 15, 2008

Contact: Kerry Faggiano

Manager of Corporate Marketing & Outreach

(509)354-7748

KSPS Public Television Presents: Health Matters, TELEVISION FOR LIFE "Medicine Chest"

Thursday, February 21, 7 pm

SPOKANE 15 February 2008 – For generations, North Americans have been raised on over-the-counter and prescription medications for the treatment of everything from headaches and the common cold to infections and stress. But easy access does not always mean better health. Left unattended, many medications can pose a threat to young children and other members of the household.

To find out how healthy the medicine cabinet is in your home, tune in Thursday, February 21 at 7pm, when Health Matters, TELEVISION FOR LIFE brings you "Medicine Chest." Host Steve Becker and a panel of experts will take your calls ‘live’ as they share tips and information on how to make your medicine chest safe and beneficial for the whole family. Guest panelists include Steve Malek M.D. from the Emergency Department at Kootenai Medical Center, Claire Brennan, Diversion Investigator with the Drug Enforcement Agency in Seattle, and Linda Garrelts MacLean, Pharmacist, CDE, Chair and Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapy at WSU Spokane.

KSPS presents Health Matters, TELEVISION FOR LIFE, in its ongoing mission to BE MORE—to be television that makes a difference…that changes people’s lives. For more information, contact KSPS at (509) 354-7800, or visit our website

Media inquiries: Kerry Faggiano, Manager, Marketing and Outreach, (509) 354-7748.

Next month, Health Matters: Television for Life answers questions about keeping teeth healthy when we bring you "Dental Health" Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm.

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