Trek To Katahdin. This is a 12-week physical activity challenge with the goal making the 65-mile virtual trek to Mt. Katahdin. The program runs June 1- Aug. 23 and is a great tool to prepare for the “real” Trek To Katahdin Relay scheduled for August 23. For more information or to sign up contact Alissa Black, fitness coordinator at 532-2240.
Fitness Training Class. Classes will be held Monday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Bell Road Field. Class includes circuits, relays, partner exercises, speed drills, resistance training, and obstacle courses. Call Alissa Black, Fitness Coordinator at 532-2240 to sign up.
Program recognized. Noelle L. Edwards, Diabetes Program Director for the Association of American Indian Physicians recently announced the selection of the HBMI Community Diabetes Coalition to receive the honor of Diabetes Model Program for 2008. As a Diabetes Model Program, the Maliseet community will be recognized nationally for their efforts to implement effective diabetes education strategies at the AAIP Annual Meeting in July. During the meeting, the Maliseet Coalition will make a presentation on their outreach efforts and also participate in the Diabetes Breakfast, a networking and partnership building opportunity.
The AAIP has built strong and lasting partnerships throughout Indian Country with tribal communities that are committed to the elimination of health disparities in Native populations. The HBMI have been an AAIP Diabetes Coalition Affiliate since 2004. Goals of the Coalition are to promote awareness of the seriousness of diabetes in the local community, motivate the community to address and better manage diabetes through educational health promotion.