Get to Steppin’ with Priority Health Care
Join Priority Health Care for their “Get to Steppin'” event in celebration of National Minority Health Month!
“Join us as Priority Healthcare outreach specialist and ACE certified personal trainer Coral Cruse guides participants through basic mobility exercises and light cardio and provides a unique interactive multimedia edutainment experience centered around healthy nutritional options, exercise, and the benefits of a proactive lifestyle! Health and weight conscious snacks will be provided, along with guidance from the CDC and the FDA to take home. It’s a night that is sure to be remembered for its fun and enlightening approach.
Free HIV and STI testing will be provided.”
National Minority Health Month is celebrated every April to raise awareness surrounding health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. This month is an opportunity to encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. This year, Louisiana’s Community Health Centers will spread awareness of obesity and the importance of nutrition and staying active. Obesity disproportionately affects minority groups with Black/African American and Hispanic populations seeing higher percentages of obesity than white populations.
This month, health centers across the state have planned events to encourage healthier lifestyles and empower patients to make healthier choices for themselves and their loved ones.