The 1^st Annual Kingston Health Summit:  Find Inspiration for a Healthy 2014!

Thursday, January 23^rd, 2014 at Kingston High School

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Kingston, NY – Mayor Shayne Gallo and the Live Well Kingston Coalition, coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, invite all Kingston area residents to participate in the 1^st Annual Kingston Health Summit at the Kingston High School on January 23, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Participants can discover ways to better their health and learn what is happening in Kingston to improve the community’s health.

Mayor Shayne Gallo notes, “The Live Well Kingston coalition is about connecting and aligning people and organizations working toward the same goals for a healthier Kingston.  The Health Summit is an opportunity to bring together all these organizations and Kingston’s citizens under one roof to inspire more connectivity, synergy, and motivation for a culture of health in our city.”   

The Summit opens with Mayor Gallo’s State of Kingston’s Health Address, outlining our community’s current health status and the partnerships, organizations, and initiatives in Kingston working to advance better health outcomes for Kingston.  The Center for Creative Education’s POOK and Energy drum and dance groups will set the tone for the evening with an upbeat demonstration on the high school auditorium stage. 

Event sponsors MVP Health Care and Hudson Health Plan will present a workshop in both English and Spanish on NY State of Health, the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers. Information on the various health insurance coverage options available and on how to enroll in a plan through the marketplace will be shared with attendees.

Following the opening ceremonies, attendees can taste appetizers from local restaurants at the Healthy Taste of Kingston in the school’s cafeteria, test out an exercise they have never tried before during one of the physical activity workshops, learn new tips and tricks for a healthy diet at one of the healthy eating demonstrations, or simply browse the exhibits of many local health-related organizations and businesses.  There will be something for everyone from a Tricycle Race for Tots by Ulster County Community Action to a “Sit and Get Fit” session by the YMCA of Kingston.  Childcare for little ones and older children’s games and activities will also be offered.  Find more event details at: http://www.livewellkingston.org/1st-annual-kingston-health-summit.html

Most activities at the Summit are free and open to the public except for the Healthy Taste of Kingston.  Tickets worth $1 each will be sold at the door of the Healthy Taste of Kingston.  Attendees can choose the number of tickets they’d like to buy and then spend the tickets on the appetizers of their choice.  Appetizers will be priced in whole dollar amounts ($1, $2, $3, etc.)  Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit the Live Well Kingston coalition.   

Live Well Kingston is a coalition of organizations, businesses, and individuals working together to improve the environment, culture, and opportunities in Kingston, NY for residents to lead healthier lives.  Live Well Kingston envisions a community environment that promotes and supports healthier lifestyle choices.  The mission is to bring partners and residents together to facilitate policy, environmental, and systems changes that result in a healthy and active community. 

Event organizers include:  Ulster BOCES New Visions and Literacy Zone Programs, the Kingston City School District, Ulster County Community Action, the Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley, the Institute for Family Health, the Ulster County Department of Health, and the City of Kingston.   

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