SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, October 1, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Family Health Centers of San Diego present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®San Diego at Memorial Park. The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for all. 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!® This is what is all about…. getting up, walking, dancing, celebrating life, having fun and incorporating physical activity and healthy behaviors into our daily lives –our journey into better health, said Janet Adamian, Regional Director of the Family Health Centers of San Diego.
What:
- Health Screenings: Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure, Vision, Dental
- Fitness: Zumba, Soccer and Tennis Clinics
- Health Information: Information on MediCal and Covered California, Financial Planning
- Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks available, along with educational resources
- Family fun: Music, Dancing, Raffles, Giveaways
Where: 2975 Ocean View Boulevard, San Diego, CA (next to Logan Elementary School)
When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE!
“We are celebrating a 10-year anniversary of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!, 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.”
“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.”
