CHW Hosts Make Time For Fitness Day at AT&T Park26 June 2006
Which of the following statements are correct about the health and fitness habits of Californians?
* 23% of all adults in the Golden State are obese.
* 40% of all California children are not physically fit.
* The total cost of obesity in California each year is more than $6
billion.
* The total cost of physical inactivity each year is more than $13
billion.
* California adults consume, on average, fewer than four servings of
fruits and vegetables per day, below the 5 to 9 servings recommended
for good health.(1)
If you guessed that all of the above are correct, you're right.
To highlight the importance of staying fit and eating right, Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the Giants official healthcare provider, and the San Francisco Giants, are again hosting Make Time For Fitness Day at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
The first 5,000 fans to the ballpark for the 1:05 p.m. game vs. the Oakland A's will receive a CHW Stretch Band that can be used for a variety of muscle-strengthening exercises. The CHW Stretch Band is designed to supplement an overall fitness and conditioning program.
"Make Time For Fitness Day emphasizes the importance of regular exercise and eating right," said James De Soto, MD, of CHW. "Working with the San Francisco Giants, CHW and its not-for-profit hospitals are focused on promoting healthy lifestyle choices throughout the Bay Area."
Make Time For Fitness Day is part of CHW's broader commitment to community health, which includes a comprehensive range of programs and informational services. CHW, in conjunction with the Giants, created a Make Time For Fitness Day Walking Course at AT&T Park, which Giants fans can use during any home game. CHW and the Giants also sponsor Make Time For Fitness Walking Courses at schools in the Bay Area.
At http://www.chwHEALTH.org, under the Health & Wellness section, CHW provides a variety of information to promote health, fitness and proper diet. The website includes a link to e-mail questions to Giants Head Trainer Stan Conte, nutritional and wellness libraries, and information about fitness and weight loss. CHW's interactive tools include calculators for body mass, ideal weight, nutritional values, and the impact of smoking and drinking alcohol.
CHW's not-for-profit hospitals in the Bay Area include Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, and Saint Francis Health Center at AT&T Park.
"Californians will feel great if they eat right and make time for fitness," said Dr. De Soto. "Exercise and proper diet are the foundation of a
healthy lifestyle, and the healthcare professionals at Catholic Healthcare West are here to encourage individuals and communities to make smart choices."
About Catholic Healthcare West
Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a system of 40 hospitals and medical centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Founded in 1986, it is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest Catholic health care system based in the Western United States. CHW is committed to delivering compassionate, high quality, affordable health care services with special attention to the poor and underserved. The CHW network of more than 7,500 physicians and approximately 44,000 employees provides health care services to more than four million people annually. In 2005, CHW provided $623 million in charity care and unsponsored community benefit. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.chwHEALTH.org.
(1) Sources: The Economic Costs of Physical Inactivity, Obesity, and
Overweight in California Adults: Health Care, Workers' Compensation
and Lost Productivity, April 2005 http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/cdic/cpns/press/downloads/CostofObesityToplineReport.pdf
Chronic Diseases: The Leading Causes of Death, California. November
2005
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/factsheets/ChronicDisease/california.h tm
Source: prnewswire
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