Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame Musician Isaac Hayes to Appear Live to Introduce a New Cookbook for People With Chronic Kidney Disease

Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame Musician Isaac Hayes to Appear Live to Introduce a New Cookbook for People With Chronic Kidney Disease HOUSTON, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Who: The legendary Oscar(R) and Grammy(R) award winning Isaac Hayes, also known as Jerome "Chef" McElroy on Comedy Central's animated hit series "South Park" Local nephrologist, George Dolson, M.D., VA Medical Center Local renal dietitian, Jane Louis, R.D., Renal Care Group What: Following the death of close friend and fellow soul music legend, Barry White, due to kidney failure, celebrity chef Isaac Hayes is on a mission to help people with chronic kidney disease revive their passion for good food. Because diet is a key part of managing kidney disease and an associated condition known as hyperphosphatemia (high blood phosphorus levels), Hayes will conduct a low phosphorus cooking demonstration for patients and their families. Hayes will introduce recipes from the new Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods: A Collection of Recipes for Eating Well with Chronic Kidney Disease, a cookbook filled with delicious and healthy recipes that puts a low-phosphorus spin on some old favorites. To order a free cookbook, call 1-866-896-6152 or log onto http://www.phosphoruscontrol.com/. George Dolson, M.D. from the VA Medical Center and renal dietitian, Jane Louis, R.D. of the Renal Care Group This educational program is sponsored by Shire. Where: The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St. Houston, TX 77002 When: Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:00-8:00 pm To register, call 1-866-220-4467 Source: Shire CONTACT: Karen Pasternack, +1-212-601-8049, karen.pasternack@porternovelli.com, for Shire ------- Profile: International Entertainment