OneWorld Community Health Centers event promotes an active lifestyle

OneWorld Community Health Centers challenges the Omaha community to get up and move. The annual event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and healthy lifestyles for all. This year, the health care group combined the event with their first-time back-to-school bash. Organizers say it’s about building community bonds. “In addition to promoting healthy eating in the community and knowing where resources are available in the community, we want there to be a good connection with our security department. That’s why we have the fire department , the police department, we partner with different agencies to provide health screenings,” said Vivian Garcia, Outreach Manager for OneWorld Community Health Centers. The children were given an event passport that they could bring at various booths Passports with three or more stamps could be redeemed for a backpack and a chance to win other prizes.

OneWorld Community Health Centers challenges the Omaha community to get up and move.

The annual event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and healthy lifestyles for all.

This year, the healthcare group combined the event with its back-to-school party for the first time.

Organizers say it’s about building community bonds.

“In addition to promoting healthy eating in the community and knowing where resources are available in the community, we want there to be a good connection with our security department. That’s why we have the fire department , the police department, we are partnering with different agencies to provide health screenings,” said Vivian Garcia, Outreach Manager for OneWorld Community Health Centers.

The children were given an event passport that they could take to different booths.

They received a stamp for each health exam, physical activity or new information they received.

Passports with three or more stamps could be redeemed for a backpack and a chance to win other prizes.

Maria J. Book