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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Contact: Johnny K. Wu, Co-Founder/Executive Committee Co-Chair <br></span><a href="mailto:info@clevelandasianfestival.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>info@clevelandasianfestival.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>, </span><a href="http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>www.clevelandasianfestival.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2013 Cleveland Asian Festival: Focus on Health</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by joining thousands of people from across the state of Ohio at the 4th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th, 2013. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In 2010, the inaugural year, Cleveland Scene Magazine praised CAF as the “Best New Ethnic Festival”. In 2011 and 2012 the festival drew over 30,000 and 40,000 attendees, respectively, and is bound to attract even more attention this spring.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>While the Festival’s offerings have evolved since 2010, the Health Pavilion has drawn a crowd from the beginning. CAF organizers are proud to announce that they are once again partnering with The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente to provide free services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Health Pavilion is held indoors on the first floor of Asia Plaza and is universally accessible. Tables will be staffed Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm with knowledgeable, local health professionals including specialists in arthritis, heart, sleep disorders, wellness, and general internal medicine. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Free health screenings and education is available to all festival goers without discrimination. Bilingual interpreters will be available to assist in translations and Asian Services in Action will be on hand to assist the community with access to social and health services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Screenings including blood-pressure, bone density, cholesterol, and glucose are geared towards adults, however the popular test for lead levels will be offered to children. All screenings will be provided free of charge. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>An appointment is not necessary for most services; however, free Mammograms are available by appointment only on May 18th. You must be over 40 years of age and have either NO Insurance or Medicare, Medicaid or Caresource to register. For more information or questions, please contact Sujata @ </span><a href="mailto:Sburgess@asiaohio.org" title="blocked::mailto:Sburgess@asiaohio.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Sburgess@asiaohio.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> 216-881-0330<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Don’t miss this great opportunity to take care of your health while enjoying all that the Cleveland Asian Festival has to offer. For more information visit ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Date and Time: May 18th -May 19th, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (both days). Rain or shine. The Health Pavilion will be staffed 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (both days).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Location: E 27th Street & Payne Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Disclaimer</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>: While screenings and discussions with professionals are free during the weekend of the Cleveland Asian Festival, participants may be asked to voluntarily fill out health forms to allow for follow up on an as needed basis. Follow up visits and medications will be at cost to the patient and may be covered by insurance. It is not mandatory that you provide your information to these health professionals. All information submitted will be kept confidential per HIPPA guidelines. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BasicParagraph><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:120%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Cleveland Asian Festival is sponsored by: </span></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:120%'>Consolidated Graphics Group, Inc., Horseshoe Casino, Lakefront Lines, Cleveland Public Power, Third Federal, ImageLab Media, Asia Plaza, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Institute of Art, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, AARP, St. Vincent Charity Medial Center, US Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Keybank, Tyler Village, Humana, University Hospitals, First Federal Lakewood, County of Summit DD Board, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Home Depot, Margaret Wong and Associates, Cuyahoga County Public Library, MetroHealth, Taft, Ace Taxi, Anago, Asian Services in Action, Basement Beauties, Chinese Professional and Entrepreneur Association, Cleveland Chinese Women Association, Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Cultural Association, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Photographic Society, ClevelandPeople.com, Cleveland State University’s Confucius Institute, County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board, Creative House Studios, Cuyahoga County Public Library, DJ Alex Alarcon, Dumpling Magazine, East 30th Cafe, Erie Chinese Journal, Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio, First Federal of Lakewood, FreshWater Cleveland, Friendship Foundation of Vietnamese American, Fun-Tyme Limo Service by Sam, George Kwan and Kwan Lion Dance, Global Cleveland, Home Depot, Humana, India International Newspaper, International Services Center, Japanese Americans Citizens League Cleveland Chapter, Koko Bakery, Korean American Association of Greater Cleveland, Li Wah Chinese Restaurant, Magnet, Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, Margaret Wong and Associates, Media Design Imaging, MetroHealth, MotivAsians for Cleveland, Miega Korean Barbeque, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OCA Cleveland Chapter, Ohio Valley Supply & Maintenance Co., Philippine American Society of Ohio, Proforma Joe Thomas Group, Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services, Sampson/Carnegie Serious Brand Strategies, St. Clair Superior Development Corp., Stream of Music, The Collection Auto Group, TV20 Cleveland, Taft, Tyler Village, University Hospitals, Vietnamese Community of Greater Cleveland, Warwick Communications, WCPN 90.3FM, WKYC TV 3, Yelp! Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=BasicParagraph><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:120%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Johnny Wu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>O: 216.539.4634<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>Dynamic Multicultural Branding <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Video Production Branding<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.mdifilm.com/"><span style='color:blue'>www.mdifilm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at <a href="http://www.ocagc.org/imagetv"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org/imagetv</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>OCA-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>OCA Image TV Magazine on TV20 & iTunes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.ocagc.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Co-Founder/o-Chair Executive Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Cleveland Asian Festival<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Administrator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Cleveland IndieClub<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.clevelandindieclub.com/"><span style='color:blue'>www.clevelandindieclub.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub"><span style='color:blue'>www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>St. Clair Superior Development Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>WVIZ/IdeaStream Community Advisory Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>AsiaTown Masterplan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Ohio Asian Business Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>