Healthy Fun for the Whole Family: Let’s Get Walkin’!

East Boston, MA, March 16, 2012—The Let’s Get Movin’ program at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), along with the Boston Public Health Commission and walkBoston, is sponsoring a community walk for the whole family on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The walk begins at the Let’s Get Movin’ office at 120 Liverpool Street in East Boston. Two miles in length, the walking route is suitable for all ages.

Alison Smizer, Community Initiatives Coordinator for the Let’s Get Movin’ Program, says, “We’re excited about the upcoming Let’s Get Walkin’ event. Families will have a chance to explore a beautiful area of Boston by foot. Come join us and other community members for a healthy and fun experience!”

The first 150 people to register for the walk will receive a free T-shirt. Free snacks will be provided after the race. For more information or to register for the walk, contact Alison Smizer at 617-568-4783 or smizera@ebnhc.org.

The Let’s Get Movin’ program at EBNHC is a lifestyle-change program for children and teens that promotes physical activity, teaches proper nutrition, and helps young people make healthier lifestyle choices. Let’s Get Movin’ activities are fun as well as healthy and educational, and include after-school and summer programs, field trips, community events, and cooking classes and educational seminars for adults who want to learn more about supporting their children’s healthier lifestyles.

The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has been a vital part of its community for over 40 years, providing easily accessible, high-quality health care to all who live and work in East Boston and the surrounding communities of Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop. EBNHC handles 300,000 patient visits per year—more than any other ambulatory care center in New England.

For more information about Let’s Get Movin’, contact Program Coordinator Cristina Weddle at 617-568-4071 or weddlec@ebnhc.org.

CONTACT:

Cristina Weddle
617-568-4071
weddlec@ebnhc.org