The American Academy on Health and Wellness, Inc. has elected Rick Parr as the new president. Mr. Parr, the founder of the Hospital of Choice Awards, is seen promoting this year's Hospital of Choice Award winners. This year the Choice Awards will also promote healthy lifestyle practices by naming the Person of the Year at the 2012 Choice Awards Banquet. The Award will be given to the person most responsible for promoting healthy lifestyles in America. The Awards gala will.be held on June 15, 2012, at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, DC. Contact choiceawards@aahcp.com for more information.

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