Members on the inaugural Weight problems Stroll organized by One Brooklyn Well being.
Picture by Nelson A. King
Over 50 individuals walked and ran early Saturday morning throughout the launch of One Brooklyn Health’s inaugural Weight problems Stroll devoted to supporting sufferers present process weight reduction.
Prime executives and staff take part in what was described as “an thrilling day of strolling, working, and selling a more healthy way of life.”
The Stroll passed off on the Osborn Park observe discipline, conveniently situated on Linden Blvd. between Osborn and Rockaway Ave., only a few blocks away from the OBH Brookdale Campus, the house of the hospital’s Bariatric Program.
Lead Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Theadore Hufford, just isn’t solely keen about this work however is aware of firsthand the challenges of weight reduction, as he’s a previous Bariatric affected person himself.
Dr. Hufford and OBH Brookdale Campus skilled group stated they’re devoted to offering complete care to every affected person, which incorporates a number of consultations, meals preparation steerage and thorough follow-ups.
He informed Caribbean Life on the launch that the Stroll is aimed toward bringing “consciousness of weight problems in the neighborhood, to boost cash to provide the mandatory assets for individuals in the neighborhood and to point out people who anybody can take part.”
Dr. Sandra Scott, govt director of Brookdale Hospital and Medical Middle, One Brooklyn Well being, stated that by decreasing weight problems, one is, concurrently, lowering diabetes and hypertension, amongst different afflictions.
“We’re coming collectively to assist our progressing combat in weight problems, additionally to assist the stigma of weight problems, so individuals really feel extra snug,” she stated earlier than heading on the tracks.
Dr. Katrina Tulla, a surgeon within the Bariatric Program, applauded the initiative.
“I believe the Stroll is nice to alter the approach to life,” she stated. “I hope we’ll be doing this yearly, and that it will get larger and higher yearly.”
Doctor Assistant Sydney Baker, medical coordinator within the Bariatric Program, additionally stated the Stroll was “nice, as a result of we’re attempting to achieve throughout the neighborhood.
“The journey is a mixture of correct weight-reduction plan and elevated bodily exercise,” she stated.
Guyanese-American Sharon Leid, director of exterior affairs at One Brooklyn Well being, stated weight problems is “an enormous problem in our neighborhood.”
“We determined to advertise well being residing, and Brookdale is within the forefront of selling wholesome residing in the neighborhood,” she stated, disclosing that OBH Bariatric Program was not too long ago awarded as a Middle of Excellence, “demonstrating our dedication to excellence in affected person care.
“This thrilling information is a testomony to the distinctive companies we offer to the East and Central Brooklyn communities,” Leid added.
Through the Stroll, individuals and supporters acquired an OBH Medallion as a token of appreciation for his or her involvement.
Moreover, a wide range of dietary meals and greens have been accessible “to nourish and energize everybody,” Leid stated.
Trinidadians Ravi Samaroo and his spouse, Mero, house owners of Progressive Wholesome Methods Salad Grasp, supplied salad to individuals.
Some sponsors of the Stroll included Norvo Nordisk, Brownsville Leisure Middle and 500 Males Making A Distinction.
