1/10/14 - A New Year has arrived and for many in Livingston County, that means itâs time to get serious about getting healthy. Since January is a time when many individuals and families are already focused on getting healthy, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and a number of local partners including WHMI are coming together for the areaâs first Healthy New Year Kick-Off event this Saturday. St. Joes Executive Director of Ambulatory Services Kathy Kasperek-Korelis oversees the Brighton location and says itâs really not that difficult to interject healthy behaviors into various lifestyles. She tells WHMI their goal is to be proactive in trying to keep people healthy and provide a fun way for families and individuals to start learning more about healthy lifestyles - really reinforcing what they already know. Free health screenings such as blood pressure testing, skin cancer and body mass index, mini-fitness checks and information about weight management programs will be offered along with programs geared toward children and families. Teams will also be available to educate attendees about the new Federal Healthcare Exchange. Everything is provided free of charge to the public. The event will run from noon until 3pm Saturday at the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton location on Grand River, where WHMI will also be broadcasting live. (JM)
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