The Health Adventure, Asheville�s Family Health & Science Attraction, will present a special firsthand experience of the popular BODY WORLDS exhibit on October 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Join Ron Gollberg, M.D., for this special program that will feature a BODY WORLDS specimen, Male Torso with Situs Inversus. This specimen shows the rare anatomical variation that is only seen in approximately 1 in 25,000 individuals. Dr. Gollberg will be available to answer questions about the exhibit, as well as speak about the future of medical education through concepts such as Plastination.

The exhibit and program will be located in one of The Health Adventure�s private classrooms, and is free for members or with museum admission.

�This exclusive one-day program is an excellent opportunity for visitors to learn more about the BODY WORLDS exhibit,� said Jim Taylor, vice president of programs and exhibits at The Health Adventure. �The program will show guests what they can expect to see and learn at the full exhibit.�
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Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies is now showing at Discovery Place in Charlotte and is currently scheduled to run through the end of October.� The exhibit features 200 human specimens that have been preserved through the groundbreaking process of Plastination � created by esteemed physician and anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens.� BODY WORLDS� goal is to teach the lay person about anatomy and physiology -- focusing on the human body, its functions, diseases, and physical changes.�

Discovery Place is located in uptown Charlotte at 301 N. Tryon St. Convenient parking is available in the science center�s parking garage � the Carol Grotnes Belk Complex � at the corner of Sixth and Church Streets. For more information about Discovery Place, call 704-372-6261 or visit www.discoveryplace.org.

The Health Adventure, founded in 1968, is a nonprofit health and science attraction for children and today�s families, dedicated to improving health awareness, promoting wellness lifestyles, and increasing science literacy through programs and exhibits. For information, visit www.thehealthadventure.org