SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Desert Health Products, Inc. (OTCBB:DHPI) Rayfield Wright, President and CEO of Wright's Sports and Nutrition, LLC, attended the Minority Health Month's summit on health disparities on April 26-27, 2005, in Washington, D.C. The National Minority Health Month Foundation, Inc. (NMHMF) was established to support the implementation of integrated solutions to the problem of minority population health disparities.
Johnny Shannon, Chairman and CEO for Desert Health states, "We are proud to have this opportunity to be on the same team with Rayfield Wright in accomplishing these goals. Rayfield's philosophy of teamwork and pulling together towards common goals is very exciting."
Former football legends, Charlie Taylor, Mel Renfro, Abner Haynes, Sr., and Rayfield Wright, along with other prominent members of the Heroes of Football, Inc., are in alliance with the NMHMF to tackle the prevalence of chronic diseases among communities around the country. The organization of former football players will collaborate with the Foundation to implement campaigns, which will include health screenings and health fairs, to address illnesses like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Rayfield Wright, one of the Heroes of Football, Inc., is hopeful that their alliance with the National Minority Health Month Foundation will make a difference in health disparities for minorities throughout the United States.
Rayfield Wright continues to be a supportive member of the quest for optimal health through Wright's Sports and Nutrition's line of natural health supplements. These supplement and skin care lines were designed and formulated exclusively by Desert Health Products, Inc., for Wright's Sports and Nutrition, LLC.
DHPI is an international distributor of nutrition and dietary supplements. DHPI has implemented a global commercialization strategy for its diversified line of nutritional products. DHPI strives to give the customer the best quality vitamins and minerals at the most competitive prices.
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