Taye Diggs and Lisa Edelstein Voted Hottest TV Doctors by Facebook Fans

Worcester, MA - April 28, 2010 - Ever wonder who is the hottest TV doctor? The votes are in. According to a 15-40 Connection "Hot Doc" survey of Facebook fans, Taye Diggs of Private Practice and Lisa Edelstein of House are the hottest male and female TV doctors. The survey, aimed at motivating 15-40 year olds to be more aware of their health and schedule regular physical exams to catch cancer early, included some of TV's most famous doctors of yesterday and today.

The top five hottest female TV doctors in order of votes were:

1. Lisa Edelstein, House

2. Maura Tierney, ER

3. Kate Walsh, Private Practice

4. Sarah Chalke, Scrubs

5. Katherine Heigl, Grey's Anatomy

For the men, Taye Diggs edged out both "McSteamy" and "McDreamy" as the doctor that would most likely make temperatures rise. George Clooney continued to prove that his sex appeal is unwavering with any age demographic.

Top five male "Hot Doc" vote getters were:

1. Taye Diggs, Private Practice

2. Eric Dane, Grey's Anatomy

3. Patrick Dempsey, Grey's Anatomy

4. George Clooney, ER

5. Jesse Spencer, House

The 15-40 Connection's mission is to create awareness that cancer is the #1 disease related cause of death among 15 to 40-year-olds and promote early detection through awareness, advocacy and action. Nearly 70,000 Americans aged 15-40 are diagnosed with cancer every year and their survival rate has barely changed since 1975.

Unfortunately, most cancers in young adults are not preventable, but they can be detected earlier when they are easier to treat.

"The key to early cancer detection is going to the doctor regularly for physical exams, being aware of any negative change in your body and taking action immediately," said Jim Coghlin, Sr., founder of the 15-40 Connection. "It's not important that every doctor look like Lisa Edelstein or Taye Diggs, but it is important that young adults take a more active role in advocating for their health and that doctors pay close attention to the early warning signs of cancer in the 15-40 age group."

Become a fan of the 15-40 Connection on Facebook before June 1 and $1 will be donated to raising cancer awareness among 15-40 year olds. Visit www.15-40.org for news, resources and stories about how 15-40 year olds can help raise awareness for early cancer detection through advocacy and action.

About the 15-40 Connection

The 15-40 Connection's mission is to create awareness that cancer is the #1 disease related cause of death among 15 to 40-year-olds and promote early detection through awareness, advocacy and action.

For more information about the 15-40 Connection, please visit www.15-40.org. Become our fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @1540Connection and tune into our YouTube Channel "The1540Connection."

Media Contact:

Dawn Sullivan
Hart-Boillot for the 15-40 Connection
781-893-0053
dsullivan@hartboillot.com