Vermont Business Magazine Wednesday, April 24, 2019, is the 13th anniversary of National Walk@ Lunch Day. Rutland Regional Medical Center will be putting their best foot forward with employees walking the hospital loop between 11am-1pm. Community members are also invited to join in. Event happens rain or shine. There will be several Rutland Regional physicians and RRMC President & CEO Claudio Fort among the walkers.
“It is an opportunity for us to demonstrate organizational support for health and balanced living both to our employees and to our community,” said Jacki Becker, FNP, and Manager of the Employee Wellness Center at Rutland Regional.
Events like National Walk@ Lunch Day help to promote the health benefits of walking. When done briskly on a regular basis walking can:
- Decrease the risk of heart attack and type 2-diabetes
- Control Weight
- Improve muscle tone
- Reduce Stress
For more information on National Walk@ Lunch Day visit http://www.bcbsvt.com/why-us/community-involvement/events/national-walk-at-lunch-day
Source: Rutland Regional Medical Center