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Pittsfield to hold a public forum on Childhood Obesity - October 15, 2007
Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 169 Valentine Road, is hosting a public forum on the increasing problem of childhood obesity on Thursday, October 25th, at 5:00 p.m., with food and refreshments to be served at 4:30 p.m.
The event is a collaborative effort between Berkshire Healthcare Systems, Operation Better Start and the Pittsfield Public Schools and will include a panel of physicians and educators.
The public is strongly encouraged to attend and to offer input.
Dr. Mark Snowise, who specializes in sports medicine and is the physician advisor for the Operation Better Start program, will make a presentation on the topic, including statistics and strategies to address the rising number of overweight young people in the community.
About 23 percent of elementary school children in the Pittsfield Public Schools are overweight and 38 percent are at-risk of becoming overweight, according to statistics provided by Operation Better Start.
“This is clearly a major health problem, not only in our community, but throughout the nation,” said Dr. Snowise. “And that’s why we have to raise awareness about it and truly begin to take the steps to address the obesity epidemic – for the health of our children and the health of our community.”
The panel will also include: Joshua Weeks, former athletic director, health coordinator, and chairman of the ad hoc Wellness Committee for the Pittsfield Public Schools; Dr. Siobhan McNally, pediatrician and environmental health advocate; Pittsfield Family YMCA Executive Director Randy Kinnas; James Ramondetta, reg. dietician, owner, Berkshire Nautilus; Nancy Salvatore, co-owner of Chin Bo Jok Martial Arts Academy.
WHO: Mark Snowise, MD, sports medicine specialist; Joshua Weeks, former athletic director, health coordinator, and chairman of the ad hoc Wellness Committee for the Pittsfield Public Schools; Dr. Siobhan McNally, pediatrician and environmental health advocate; Pittsfield Family YMCA Executive Director Randy Kinnas; James Ramondetta, reg. dietician, owner, Berkshire Nautilus; Nancy Salvatore, co-owner of Chin Bo Jok Martial Arts Academy; members of the public, school officials, City of Pittsfield Board of Health officials; administration and staff at Hillcrest Commons Nursing Rehabilitation Center
WHAT: “Confronting Childhood Obesity: A public forum for the health of our children”
WHERE: Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 169 Valentine Road, Pittsfield (across the street from the entrance of Taconic High School)
WHEN: Food and refreshments at 4:30, the presentation/forum begins at 5:00 p.m. |
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