The National Alliance for Hispanic Health brings Free Services, Day of Family Fun and the All of Us Research Program to Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Florida, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Hispanic Federation present the 3rd Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® in Kissimmee, Florida. The event promotes physical activity and good nutrition among Hispanic families for better health and wellness for all. This event is FREE and open to the public, and it is made possible by an extraordinary group of partners and volunteers.
"For twelve years, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! ® has provided nutrition education, free health screenings and wellness activities to communities across the nation," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. "To continue our work to increase the inclusion of Hispanics in clinical and biomedical research, we are bringing the All of Us Research Program to our communities. The participation of diverse communities in All of Us will help build the foundation for a new era of health care where medicine is tailored to each person." The National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s All of Us Research Program is an ambitious effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds. People ages 18 and older, regardless of health status, will be able to enroll.
"We are excited to partner with Horizon Middle School and many others in an event that, in addition to providing free health services and wellness to families in Osceola County, is also a great opportunity for the community to know about local resources and organizations that can support them in their area," said Betsy Franceschini, Hispanic Federation Florida State Director.
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¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event featuring — |
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2020 Ham Brown Road, Kissimmee, FL – at Horizon Middle School |
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Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
"We are glad to provide ongoing support for ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country," Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, said. "These programs bring communities together, empower individuals to improve their health and address a broad range of needs at the local level."
SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health
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