SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, September 12, 2015, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Family Health Centers of San Diego presents the 9th Annual Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® San Diego.  The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for people of all ages and all sizes. This FREE, open to the public event is made possible by an extraordinary group of partners and volunteers.

“Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® reminds us that people of all ages and sizes can have fun incorporating physical activity into their daily lives,” said Fran Butler-Cohen, CEO of Family Health Centers of San Diego. “Whether it’s dancing, learning a new activity or walking with family and friends, there are many fun ways to put yourself on the path to better health.”

What:              

• Health Screenings: Cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, kidney, dental, vision and screenings
• Fitness Activities: Zumba classes starting at 9:45 a.m. and other exercise demonstrations
• Health Insurance Enrollment: Information and assistance for Covered California and MediCal
• Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks available, along with educational resources
• Family Fun: Live music, bounce houses, dance performances, prizes and giveaways

Where: Memorial Park—Barrio Logan Heights
Ocean View Boulevard, between 29th and 30th St
San Diego CA, 92113 (next to Logan Elementary School)

When: Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: FREE!

“Now in its ninth year, Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is the nation’s largest annual event series promoting healthy lifestyles in Hispanic communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “Driven by a ‘can-do’ volunteer spirit, Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is working neighbor-to-neighbor to support healthier environments and to realize the collective vision of our communities for a stronger and healthier nation.”

“We are proud to support Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “The Foundation places a high priority on improving nutrition access, and National Alliance for Hispanic Health is working at the community level to advance the health and wellness of individuals.”