FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
For information please call:
Brandywine Hospital Marketing Department – 610-383-8540
Co-Chairs of the Coatesville on the Move Initiative:
Kathryn Spurlock – 610-380-7111 and Mike Barnard – 610-380-4660 x-230
Brandywine Hospital and the Coatesville on the Move Initiative are pleased to announce an exciting, new community event, the Coatesville Community Health and Wellness Day on Saturday May 8, 2010 from 10:00 until 2:00 at the Brandywine Hospital, 201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville.
This event is being supported by the Brandywine Hospital and Coatesville on the Move, a community group working to promote, support and advocate for healthy lifestyles in the Coatesville community.
Our focus for the event is on Heart Health and how our physical, mental, and spiritual health promote and support overall wellness and a strong, healthy heart. We hope to engage and educate the community, children and adults about health promoting practices and lifestyles that can lead to a better quality of life.
We will offer the community a fun day filled with helpful information and healthy activities for individuals and families that promote physical, mental and spiritual wellness which will include:
- Free Health Screenings provided by Brandywine Hospital and RU Fit such as EKG, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol on a first come, first served basis
- Educational Lectures on Heart Health, Diabetes, and Heart Healthy Foods offered by Brandywine Hospital and the Penn State Cooperative Extension, including a healthy cooking demonstration
- Free Line Dancing and Zumba will be offered by Wellness Express to keep everyone moving
- Fun, “Backyard Kids Games” like kickball that promote the importance of exercise for our youth will be offered by the Brandywine YMCA Activan
- Local entertainers and Gospel Music
- Free Healthy Food, Prizes and Give-Aways.
We look forward to seeing you there!