FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

‘A HIP…A HOP…A JUMP…A WALK IN THE PARK’
FREE HEALTH, WELLNESS EVENT FOR EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES

MIAMIMiami-Dade County Public Schools and the Miami-Dade County Health Department have joined forces to present “A Hip…A Hop…A Jump…A Walk in the Park” event on Saturday, Sept. 26 to promote health, fitness, and wellness through healthy lifestyles and activities for employees and their families. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Tropical Park
Pavilion 1, 7900 S.W. 40th Street, Miami.

Families will learn how to make health fun as they participate in a 3-5K walk, hip hop aerobics, and jump rope activities. In addition, information related to exercise, good nutrition, and healthy relationships will be available along with free health screenings and other giveaways.

Schools, divisions, departments, and offices will be encouraged to assemble teams and wear their theme colors and join in on the fun. Local agencies and organizations addressing nutrition, physical activity, health, and wellness will participate in a Health Fair.

For further information, contact the District’s Division of Student Services at 305-995-7324, the Office of Risk and Benefits Management at 305-995-7140, or the County’s Health Department at 786-336-1276.

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