Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Plans for Baltimore to Hold Nation’s First Healthy City Days
Baltimore, MD. (September 07, 2010),
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was joined by Councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton, Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Ray Rice of the Ravens and representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and University of Maryland Medical Center to announce the nation’s first Healthy City Days, a new city-wide health initiative. The announcement, which took place at the C.C. Jackson Recreation Center in Park Heights, underscores the Mayor’s commitment to make Baltimore a healthier city. Healthy City Days will take place from September 27 to October 1, 2010. Free activities will be offered to motivate residents to live healthier, live smarter, live longer.
“Healthy City Days will provide people with the education and motivation needed to take better care of themselves and their families,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “We hope to show people that you do not need lots of time or expensive equipment to live a healthy life. Rather, you need a commitment to being smart about what you eat, when you exercise, and how you listen to signals from your body.”
Healthy City Days is designed to encourage Baltimore City residents and workers to focus on healthy lifestyle choices and preventive care. The core message of this week-long education and awareness initiative is to get people eating right, exercising often, and participating in prevention-focused activities. The many free events that are part of the week will be offered in locations that are easily accessible, including multiple branches of the Enoch Pratt Library system, all of the City’s Community Action Centers, downtown office buildings, and area hospitals...