“WALK TO HEALTH!” 2014

The Pee Dee Medical Professionals Association, Inc. (PDMPA) in partnership with Mount Zion AME Church is excited to announce their joint 2nd Annual “WALK TO HEALTH!” – Saturday, June 21, 2014. “WALK TO HEALTH!” will include a downtown two mile walk, light healthy breakfast and health fair. Workshops covering diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, stroke, cancer, healthy living, nutrition and exercise will be offered to the public. Rain or shine, participants will depart from Mt. Zion AME Church, 1305 East Cheves Street. Registration begins promptly at 8:00am. The walk will commence at 9:00am and workshops will be provided from 10:00am until 2:00pm. PDMPA was founded in 2012 as a non-profit organization, which includes minority healthcare Providers serving the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. PDMPA’s primary goal is to educate the surrounding communities regarding health and healthcare related issues. Through education and community outreach projects, the organization is looking to decrease health disparities in underserved communities. For more information on how you can help or to register your walking group of 10 or more, contact PDMPA.