Get Hooked...On HBO!!!

Call me cynical - but it looks like the upcoming Get Hooked on Health St. Louis is not going to do one damn thing to address the rampant health problems that face St. Louis, namely lead poisining and syphilis, huge spikes in HIV infection among black women and an obscene meth problem.....but hey! you can meet Sponge Bob.

Afterall, the first step towards being healthy is watching a lot more cable telvision.

Now is the time to Get Hooked on Health St. Louis! As individuals, as families, through our schools, in our neighborhoods and in workplaces throughout the St. Louis community, it's time to take active steps toward improved health and fitness.

presents...... Meet SpongeBob SquarePants in the Delta Dental Fit Fun for Kids Area. "Teeth on the Go" with the Tooth Wizard & PlaqueMan!

presents...... Play ball! Extreme Dodge Ball - prizes awarded!

presents...... Fight Like a Girl Challenge & Martial Arts Training on the Get Movin' Floor

presents...... "Check Up or Check Out" Men's Health Area, with FREE health tests and screenings for men .......and meet Cardinals' greats Lou Brock and Andy Benes at the Spike Check Up or Check Out booth!

presents...... "You Call the Play" & other exciting games in Mercy Health Plan's Interactive Alley

presents...... "Low Carb & Lovin' It" Host George Stella on the Healthy Cooking Demonstration Stage & healthful food and beverage sampling in the Hautly Cheese Health & Fitness Marketplace

presents...... Test your golf skills and have your golf swing professionally analyzed, while you compete for a golf vacation prize package

presents...... Climbing Wall in the Ruggedly Fit Area

presents...... Home Health & Safety Area with Digital Finger Printing

presents...... Rays Awareness Sun Safety Program in the Walk 4 Life Total Body Fitness Area

presents...... GO HOLLYWOOD, TV Land Style! Enter to win a trip for two to Hollywood and live your classic TV fantasies at the 2005 TV Land Awards (tm)

presents...... Meet "Savvy" Host AJ, and enjoy expert presentations from the YMCA Health & Fitness Stage

presents...... Stop Violence Against Women" & Mobile Mammography in the Missouri Baptist Medical Center Women's Health Area

presents...... Featuring Dr. Pamela Peeke and FREE registration for the 2005 National Body Challenge with Bally Total Fitness

presents...... Enjoy the Travel R&R Feature Area and register-to-win!

presents...... Spiritual Health - Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit Featuring Dr. Valerie Saxion and team of health & beauty experts. Register for the TBN Faith and Fitness Challenge and win exciting prizes including an ultimate makeover. Click here for more information

presents...... NASCAR simulator - your chance to experience the sport of speed!

presents...... Tennis anyone? Register-to-win an autographed John McEnroe tennis racquet. Try your hand on the court with a tennis simulator, and enter to win a tennis resort getaway!

presents...... Healthy BET Hip Hop Workout and register for the Healthy BET Challenge and a chance to take part in the national competition

presents...... Personalized luggage tags & your chance to win tickets on Southwest Airlines

presents...... Visit the CNBC Financial Solutions booth for your copy of CNBC's Tax Tips in the First Bank Financial Fitness Area