I figured that since I’d already been in the hood for over six months, it was time to register with a family doctor. I had heard some pretty good things about the Community Medical Associates so I went by and took a look. Conveniently located on N Progress Ave, the actual offices were very pleasant indeed. I liked the fact that in one place, there are both general doctors and specialists – I hate the idea of constantly having to go from one venue to another so this is appealing to me. Before registering I read a great online review, giving a five-star rating, so was already optimistic. And, unlike a lot of the other practices, this one is accepting new patients. So I’m hoping it’s going to be just what I need.
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Harrisburg Fights Against Cancer
In a couple of weeks’ time, Harrisburg will be privy to its second yearly 2 mile walk/run. On September 18, the “Turn Up the Volume on Ovarian Cancer,” will be commencing at 1 HACC Drive, where the Harrisburg Area Community College is. It will commence at 2pm with registration beginning an hour before. At the event, snacks and refreshments will be available along with children’s activities and raffles.
For those who wish to register earlier, visit: www.turnupthevolumeonovariancancer.com and to receive a free T-shirt, sign up fast as that will be the prize for the first 300 pre-registers. For those who want to, they are being encouraged to bring along photos of loved ones that can be posted on the event’s ovarian cancer survivor or memory board. All the money raised from the event will be put towards ovarian cancer research.
Harrisburg Gets Healthy
It seems that now is as good a time as any for Harrisburg residents to start battling the weight. Alongside Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign, Harrisburg city is accepting the nationwide challenge to get fit which is good news since according to a Pennsylvania Department of Health report, there is an escalating trend towards childhood obesity in Harrisburg as well as the whole state of Pennsylvania.
The Summer of Fun
The new program has been called the Summer of Fun. Set out by Linda D. Thompson, the city’s Mayor, it is going to be an all-compassing program covering health, wellness and recreation. The aim is to also bring about awareness and education for the community at large. But it’s great that it is starting in the summer as this type of recreation is perfect for hot, lazy, summer days.
Harrisburg Kids Get Moving
Getting kids to get moving is a great idea, especially right now and especially for Harrisburg. According to statistics compiled by Dr. Thomas Loughran from Penn State Milton Hershey Cancer Institute, it is now being shown that today, over 20 percent of high school kids are now considered obese.
In Harrisburg, the childhood obesity statistics are even worse. In addition to more than 20 percent of high school kids, 18 percent of elementary students are considered obese, according to Dr. Thomas Loughran, of Penn State Milton Hershey Cancer Institute. “These incidents are higher than any other county, any other part of Pennsylvania, and also higher than the national average,” he says.
For more information on this initiative, call 717-255-3040 or visit: www.harrisburgpa.gov
