State Senator Gustavo Rivera is attending and co-sponsoring an Obesity Prevention event with EmblemHealth, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers with an 80-year legacy of serving New York’s communities. Senator Rivera will be joined by Emblem Health CEO Karen Ignagni, community leaders and residents.
WHERE: Claremont Community Neighborhood Center
489 E. 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10456
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2019
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of EmblemHealth
Gustavo Rivera, State Senator
Community leaders and residents
OF NOTE: This free educational event is open to the community and highlights the importance of BMI health screening, the health risks of obesity, and the benefits of weight loss. It will also feature interactive opportunities for attendees, including:
· Tips for health food shopping on a budget
· Demo for evaluating sugar-sweetened beverages including sample bottles/labels
· Private Weekly Weight Assessment and Review of Food Journals
Advanced registration is not required. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
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