June Men's Health event returning to Pocomoke.

                                      
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 STARTS 10/19 IN POCOMOKE

 

For more info call 410-632-1100 extension 1108.

 

 

In celebration of Men’s Health Month, the Worcester County Health Department in collaboration with the City of Pocomoke will be hosting their first Just Walk for Men’s Health event on June 10th.

The event will take place at Cypress Park in Pocomoke City. It will include a walk, no-cost health screenings, health education, and more. This family and pet-friendly event is open to all county residents.  

Registration and check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. followed by opening remarks at 9:00 a.m. by special guests Pocomoke City Mayor Todd Nock and Al “Hondo” Handy. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a pre-walk warm-up with Gary Press, owner of G Fit Boot Camp, followed by a walk through the park. After the walk, participants are encouraged to visit health vendors and participate in free health screenings, including blood pressure and a diabetes risk assessment.  

Pre-registration is encouraged and can be found at Eventbrite.com The first 100 individuals to register will receive a commemorative t-shirt. For more information, please call 410-632-1100 extension 1108.

A Healthy Dare

                                                       

Welcome back spring with the 26 the Annual Tortoise and Hare Dare 5K walk/run. The 5k will take place at the Pocomoke River State Park-Shad Landing in Snow Hill on Saturday, April 15th.

Registration begins at 8:30 am and the walk/run will begin at 9:15am. This is a FREE event and is pet friendly. The first 100 runners/walkers to register for the event will receive a free commemorative T-shirt. This 5k is sponsored by The Worcester County Health Department, Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks, and Pocomoke River State Park.

“The 26th Annual Tortoise and Hare Dare 5k is the perfect opportunity to get out and get active in our county and explore the lovely Shad Landing,” said Mimi Dean, Director of Prevention Services for Worcester County Health Department. “Whether you walk or run, this event is a fun, accessible way to welcome spring back to Worcester.”

After the walk, participants are encouraged to visit local health, recreation, and community vendors. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while getting some physical activity with friends, family, and other community residents. Pre-registration is encouraged. Participants can register through Eventbrite 26th Annual Tortoise and Hare Dare 5k Walk/Run Tickets, Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite or call 410-632-1100 ext. 1108 for more information.

You can also register for our free Just Walk program at any time, by visiting justwalkworcester.org  .

Worcester students get a BIG view

 

Students at Stephen Decatur High School learn about the impacts of substance abuse from speaker Jenalie Raphelt, a paramedic and director of events for Medical Inflatables, with the help of a larger-than-life inflatable brain and lungs. The interactive display traveled to multiple schools through out the county this week.

The Mega Brain and Mega Lungs was also displayed at Snow Hill Middle School, Snow Hill High School, Pocomoke Middle School and on Friday, will be at Pocomoke High School.

 

            

 

To Your Health-

Every Wednesday from 12-2PM the Pocomoke EMS station at 137 8th Street, Pocomoke City, will test your blood pressure for free. They will also provide blood pressure cards.

A Healthy Reminder For Your Calendar!

Mark Your Calendar For This Healthy Choice!

Early Bird Morning Fitness

Worcester County Recreation And Parks...

Early Bird Morning Fitness 

Early Bird Morning Fitness class includes a warm-up, cardio activity, strength training, dynamic stretching, and balance activities for older adults.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Dates: July 6 - September 25, 2015

Times: 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Location: Worcester County Recreation Center

Open To: Ages 45 & older

Cost: $40 per person

Contact: Lea Cataggio at 410-632-2144 x109 or lcataggio@co.worcester.md.us for more information.

LifeStryle Balance/ A "Life Saving" Program

 

Worcester County Health Department Sponsors

 “Life Saving” Program in Collaboration with

the Lower Shore YMCA in Pocomoke

 

Snow Hill, Md. -- Get fit, lose weight, and improve your health in group sessions lead by certified lifestyle coaches beginning

March 4 in Pocomoke.

 

The Lifestyle Balance Program is proven to reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, assist in weight loss and maintenance of a healthy body weight, and decrease the risk for heart disease and stroke.  

 

Since the program’s inception at the Worcester County Health Department in July 2009, participants have lost a combined total of more than 2,000 pounds and noticed an improvement in blood pressure, body fat and cholesterol levels as a result of program participation. 

 

When asked about the effectiveness of the program, recent participants stated, “I am so thankful for this program. I truly believe it helped to save my life”; and “This program has improved my health significantly, I feel.” 

 

The Lifestyle Balance Program, taught by CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program trained instructors including a certified exercise physiologist, certified nutritionist, and a health educator, will be offered from 4:45-5:45 p.m. for 16 weeks beginning March 4 at the Lower Shore Family YMCA, Rte. 113 in Pocomoke.

 

 

The program will meet once a month for six months following conclusion of the initial 16 week core education program.  Each session will include an education component and participation in physical activity.  All participants receive their own personal lifestyle change coach who will assist them with goal setting, progress, and overcoming barriers.  Program participants also receive incentives such as step counters, resistance bands, exercise videos, cook books, and more.

 

There is a $48 fee for the program for non-members and a $20 fee for members of the Lower Shore Family YMCA.  This fee covers the 16 week program and allows non-members access to exercise equipment and classes at the YMCA for the duration of the Lifestyle Balance program.   Program fees are payable to the Lower Shore YMCA.  To learn more about the program or to enroll, please call 410-632-0056.