By Tami Watt, Editor. Photos by Seneca Media.
SALAMANCA- The Lionel R. John Health Center, Allegany Community Center, and the Seneca Nation Education Department hosted the annual Honoring the Gift of Heart Health Day on February 19th at the community center.
The yearly event promotes and encourages ways to a healthy heart with the basics- diet, exercise, counseling, and smoking prevention.
Robin Crouse, Health Educator, kicked off the event with registration and giveaways. She also served up a healthy breakfast of white corn mush from our very own Gakwi:yo:h Farms and oatmeal with maple syrup.
Around thirty participants got their steps in doing laps around the arena and two Zumba sessions were held in the gym.
Information tables lined the hall and included an aromatherapy station with essential oils to calm stress and anxiety. The Behavior Health Unit table offered smoking prevention and quitting tips. A nurse from the health center provided free blood pressure checks.
Being healthier means lessening your chances of having heart problems. Future generations are counting on you! Make your choice for change! For more information contact Robin Crouse, LRJHC, 945-5894.
