(Flint, Michigan) New walking clubs for spring are being formed
through the Genesee County Health Department’s Community Health
Nursing Program.
Heart disease and stroke are major causes of death in Michigan.
Walking is a great way to reduce the risk of heart disease,
diabetes and stroke.
The Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey indicated that 55.4%
of Genesee County residents are physically inactive. Walking is
low impact, social and fun.
It is estimated that 32% of Michigan adults are overweight.
Walking can energize, reduce stress and assist in weight loss.
A walking club is a great way to start. Members of walking
clubs make a commitment to walk three times a week for ten weeks.
For more information or if you would be interested in joining
or starting a club, call Dianna LaBonte at the Genesee County
Health Department, Community Health Nursing Program (810)
785-5279. You can also visit the Health Department’s web page at
http://www.gchd.us.
"Just a bit, can get you fit" too!
For more information, call the Dianna LaBonte at the Genesee County Health Department,
Community Health Nursing Program at (810) 785-5279.
