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Merrell, Life Time Fitness invite Georgians to free fitness classes

Merrell, Life Time Fitness invite Georgians to free fitness classes

(WXIA) -- Shoe and clothing brand Merrell, along with national fitness center Life Time Fitness are holding upcoming fitness classes around Atlanta, free of charge for anyone who attends. 

All classes, "Outisde Fitness Powered by Merrell," are held at various Life Time Fitness locations. As a spokesperson said, the classes are taught by certified personal trainers, and follow a boot camp format. 

Participating Life Time locations include Alpharetta, north Atlanta, Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners, Sugarloaf and Woodstock Mountain Brook. Classes are held three times per week, and run from June 1 - August 30. 

Holy Innocents' outpaces other U.S. schools in JDRF Fall Walk

Holy Innocents' outpaces other U.S. schools in JDRF Fall Walk

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- For the sixth consecutive year, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School's JDRF Fall Walk team has been named the highest grossing school team in the nation.

HIES' team officially raised $50,478.00 in the 2012 event—and two Holy Innocents' students were named to the top five list of individual student contributors: Andrew Earle ’13 and Anna Kampfe ’15 (both of whom have diabetes).

“We are impressed and honored by the dedicated efforts of students at Holy Innocents’, and particularly of Andrew and Anna,” said John Vranas, vice president, fund-raising programs, for JDRF, which was founded in 1970 to help find a cure for diabetes and its complications. “It is the passion and dedication of these young people that motivates others to support us in our efforts to bring about a world without type 1 diabetes.”

Young patient launches project to cure colon cancer

Young patient launches project to cure colon cancer

 

“How dare cancer pick a fight with me?”

That’s the question at the top of a blog created by Gloria Borges, a strong young woman diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer two years ago. Borges, a 31-year-old attorney and graduate of both Duke and Stanford, responded to her grim diagnosis with courage and sheer determination—becoming the founder, president and chairperson of The Wunder Project (www.TheWunderProject.com), a nonprofit research initiative that raises funds for colon-cancer research. The Project has a goal of raising $250-million to cure colon cancer. (Wunder means miracle in German.)

Borges also launched a blog—www.WunderGlo.com—that details her cancer experiences, including an aggressive treatment to beat the disease. And through that blog, as well as appearances on CNN, The Today Show, ABC News and other media outlets, she has inspired thousands.

Golf invitational to benefit Shepherd Center

Golf invitational to benefit Shepherd Center

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. -- The third annual Service Above Self Invitational golf tournament will be held Monday, May 13.

The event raises money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, an intense rehabilitational program for service members who suffer from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

"The SHARE program is offered free of charge to service members and their families through the generous support of donors," Shepherd Center co-founder Alana Shepherd said in a statement.

According to the Rotary Club of Brookhaven, which sponsors the golf invitational, it costs about $30,000 to put one soldier through the SHARE program.

"The support the Rotary Club of Brookhaven has shown through its Service Above Self Invitational helps enable us to provide the care and assistance our service members need to return to an active lifestyle," Shepherd said.

Fulton County Health and Human Services answers call to action to reduce health disparities

Fulton County Health and Human Services answers call to action to reduce health disparities

ATLANTA -- April is National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme, “Health Equity Can’t Wait: Act Now in Your CommUNITY!”, is a call to action and unity for the nation to get involved and invested in reducing health disparities.  Since 2009, Fulton County Health and Human Services has been providing integrated services to residents in an effort to address health disparities and assist them with living healthier lifestyles.

“Fulton County continues to address health disparities that affect some of our communities more than others,” states Patrice A. Harris, MD, Director of Fulton County Health Services. “Everyone has a stake in community health; we have to work together to find solutions.”

Concussion program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launches new web portal

Concussion program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launches new web portal

ATLANTA -- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is launching a new online portal equipped with extensive videos and resources to help primary care physicians and first-response caregivers- coaches, athletic trainers, nurses and families - provide appropriate and effective care to children and teens impacted by concussions.

Developed by the Children's Concussion Program, the web portal aims to help health professionals and athletic leaders recognize and treat concussions using evidence-based tools, guidelines and research. The goal is to prevent serious, long term injuries that could have been avoided through immediate proper care of a concussion.

Fulton County Health Services recognizes National Public Health Week

Fulton County Health Services recognizes National Public Health Week

FULTON COUNTY -- April 1 – 7, 2013 is National Public Health Week (NPHW). The Fulton County Health Services teams remind residents that the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness is dedicated to promoting, protecting and assuring the health and wellness of the people of Fulton County. During NPHW, residents are encouraged to join the effort to keep Fulton County healthy.

Since 1995, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has served as lead organizer for National Public Health Week. During the first full week of April each year, communities across the United States have observed NPHW as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the public’s health.

During National Public Health Week, APHA and Fulton County Health Services encourages residents of all ages and make a difference by actively:

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