BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 3, 2014) – With a theme of “Eat Right,” many tools and resources focused on promoting better nutrition will be available at the Independent Health Foundation’s Good for the Neighborhood® program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014, at West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St., Buffalo.
To help participants develop healthy eating habits, this free event will include a farmers’ market with fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a healthy cooking demonstration with food samples. Participants will also be encouraged to attend free cooking classes for four weeks following the event.
In addition, this month’s Good for the Neighborhood® will offer health screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and body mass index. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with a pharmacist, so they are encouraged to bring a list of their medications and ask any questions they may have.
Good for the Neighborhood® brings health and wellness programs to residents in underserved areas to improve their health. The program is made possible in part by AstraZeneca and The John R. Oishei Foundation. For more information on this event, please contact the Independent Health Foundation at 635-4959.
Established in 1992, the Independent Health Foundation works to improve the health and well-being of Western New York residents through awareness, prevention, wellness and education programs focused on community health priorities. For more information on the Foundation’s activities, visit www.independenthealth.com/foundation or call 635-4959.
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