Politics & Government

Des Plaines Hosting Women's Health and Fitness Fair

Information submitted by city of Des Plaines.

The City of Des Plaines Health and Human Services Division and the Des Plaines Park District are hosting the fourth annual Women’ s Health and Fitness Fair, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street.

Women’s Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. This unique national program, with participation by local organizations throughout the U.S., focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women.

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Free fitness classes will be offered at Prairie Lakes at 5:30 p.m. (Zumba), 6 p.m. (Beginners Boot Camp) and 6:30 p.m. (Yoga).  Personal trainers will be available to conduct a body fat analysis. Free blood pressures and information on resources will be offered by the Des Plaines Health and Human Services Division.  Presence Holy Family Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center will provide information on breast health.

Additional vendors will be available with information on their services and how they promote optimum health and wellness.

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