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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Launches ‘Family, Food And Fitness’ Program

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials launched a brand new wellness program called “Family, Food and Fitness” this week for children ages 7-12 and their parents.


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The free after-school program started Tuesday, and is designed to encourage proper nutrition and physical activity for families in an effort to prevent diabetes.

“Because our department has been so focused on diabetes and the prevention for adults, we really want to work upstream to children,” said Jackie Escobar, community health and outreach coordinator at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. “The ADA (American Diabetes Association) has estimated that by 2050, one third of adults are going to have diabetes, so it’s a really big concern for us in the community.”

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Over the course of eight weeks, participants will learn how to create their own exercise and nutrition routine while receiving health education in a family-friendly environment, according to Escobar.

When it comes to preventing diabetes, Escobar noted that diet and lifestyle choices are key.

“I think as we grow in our technology and all that we’re really more sedentary, and so focusing on being more active and having a really balanced, healthy diet is really beneficial towards preventing diabetes,” Escobar said.

To learn more about the “Family, Food and Fitness” program at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, click here.

Ed. Note: This article is a KHTS Community Spotlight based on a recent radio interview with Henry Mayo.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is a 238-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and trauma center in Santa Clarita. The Henry Mayo Hospital emergency department is open 24-7 to provide critical life-saving services, with a panel of physicians available around the clock for critical healthcare needs. In addition, a number of specialized care services are also available, including a maternity department, community hospital cancer program, advanced primary stroke center, spine and joint program, acute rehab unit, cardiology services, outpatient wound care, physical and occupational therapies and a wide range of surgical services.

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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Launches ‘Family, Food And Fitness’ Program

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