"an opportunity to put health first" – Mayor
The forthcoming Waterford Health Day provides those of all ages living, studying and working in the city with a unique opportunity to put their health first and access a range of information and advice on getting and staying healthy.
Left - Right: Joe Stokes, CEO - Waterford Area Partnership, Mayor Cllr. John Halligan and Dr. Mark Rowe
That was the message today (April 30) from Cllr John Halligan, Mayor of Waterford, as he announced details of Waterford Health Day which will see a focus on health across the city on Wednesday, May 12.
Waterford Health Day events are scheduled at the Foyer, Theatre Royal, The Mall Waterford; Waterford Institute of Technology; Waterford Health Park; St Brigid’s Family & Community Centre and at a range of workplaces and schools across the city.
Left - Right: Liz Power - St. Brigids FRC, Mayor John Halligan and Liam Tabb, Project Coordinator, Waterford Healthy Cities Initiative
May 12 will see a range of health-related activities on offer from walks in the People’s Park to Transition Year cycling training at Newtown School and from yoga and meditation at St Brigid’s to baby massage demonstrations and reflexology at Waterford Health Park.
With Waterford aiming to be designated a healthy city by the World Health Organization, Cllr Halligan said that it is especially important to maintain health and wellbeing in the current economic climate. “With unhealthy levels of stress increasingly evident and people facing growing challenges in their everyday lives, there is a real danger that the recession will be accompanied by a health crisis and a fallback from the progress that had been made in increasing life expectancy.
L-R: Cormac Johnston, General Manager Waterford Health Park, Mayor John Halligan and Michael Winkle, Irish Heart Foundation
“Waterford Health Day can, I hope, provide a useful reminder to all of us of the old adage that health is wealth. By taking simple steps around diet, lifestyle and exercise, all of us can make a real difference to our quality and length of life. The time of year is now right for getting out and about more to enjoy some of the great walking and cycling routes we have access to in Waterford and I’m pleased that there’s a good active dimension to the programme for May 12.
“Having a designated day given over to healthy living and wellbeing was one of the aims I set at the start of my mayoralty and I’m pleased to see what I hope will become an annual event now make so ambitious a start. It’s only right that I acknowledge all of those who’ve worked on the programme at the various venues and – in particular – Waterford Area Partnership and their colleagues in the Waterford Healthy City Group.”
Further information about Waterford Health Day is available from www.waterfordcity.ie or by calling Waterford Area Partnership on (051) 841740. Information about exercise and healthy eating can be accessed at www.littlesteps.eu. Why not check out Waterford Health Day on facebook.com.
Below is a full list of what’s happening in Waterford City on May 12.
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Waterford Health Park, Slievekeale Road.
Theme: Healthy Living
From 10am to 4.30pm.
Smoking booth, Peak flow measurement, BP check, glucose and cardiac testing.
Primary Care team interaction:
Stands with all information regarding team and how they work. From 11am to 3pm.
Includes Physio, OT, Dietician, Public Health Nurse.
Stands:
Counselling 1pm to 2pm
Reflexology from 1pm to 2pm. Reduced rate for booking on the day.
Pilates information on the day.
Pharmacy drugs scheme. All day.
Baby massage – demonstrations from 11am to 12pm.
Breast feeding support group information.
Womens health information available all day.
Osteoporosis and diet information.
Access to home help information provided by Home Instead.
Talks:
Mens/womens health 1pm to 2pm by Dr. Rowe.
Reflexology 3pm.
Smoking cessation 12pm to 1pm.
Diabetes 2pm to 3pm.
Waterford City Council
Theme: healthy urban environment and design
The City Council’s event planned for the Health Day is going to showcase work that is improving the urban environment in Waterford City.
Event Name: Waterford City – Healthy Urban Environment & Design.
Event Location: Foyer, Theatre Royal, The Mall, Waterford.
Event Time: 12 noon to 2.30pm.
Waterford Sports Partnership
Safe Cycling for TYs (supported by WSP, WCC and Road Safety Authority):
Modules on - Bike skills, Road safety, maintenance, road spin
Participants - Newtown School and Waterpark College
Venue - Newtown School
Time - 9am - 1pm
Women out Walking:
A walk will take place rom City Hall to the Health Park and return. Participants will be given time to browse the stands at the Health Park and offered refreshments. Time: 1 p.m. sharp - 2 p.m. All are Welcome.
St. Brigid’s Family and Community Centre, Lr. Yellow Road.
Theme: Caring and supportative environment
RUNNING ORDER OF EVENTS
Booking a place will be necessary. Please contact Liz on 051-375261.
11.30 – 12noon: Information Interval in the Big Room
12-12.30: Talk on How to Deal with Stress
12.30 – 2pm: Information Interval in the Big Room
2pm – 2.40pm: Yoga Taster
3pm: Community Safety and Crime Prevention Talk by Waterford Gardai
4pm: Meditation
5pm: Close
Peoples Park:
The Irish Heart Foundation will hold a walk from Peoples Park on the Waterfront Sli starting at 12 noon. Some nearby schools may take part in a 3 lap walk around the Park in support of the Irish Heart Foundation.
SCHOOLS
Theme: active schools
As part of the World Initiative move for health day the emphasis will be on physical activity. This benefits not only the child but the school also in that you have as a result better performing schools.
For more information on physical activity log onto www.getirelandactive.ie
Other events:
In-house events organised at WIT. Various Companies and businesses including health studios have activities and promotions on the day. Manor Childcare Centre, Lisduggan and Ferryfun Childcare Centre, Ferrybank have organised events.
For details of WIT events please click on link below:
www.wit.ie/news/eventscalendar/events/fulldescription,41082,en.html
PROMOTIONAL OFFERS AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH DAY
ENERQI Wholistic Centre
enerQi Team
Enda Tweedy Yoga for adults, teens, kids, pre and post natal.
Neale Svenson Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Sandra Mills Aromatherapy, Reiki for adults, kids, pre and post natal.
Gaye Heffernan Homeopathy.
Karla Kelly Yoga for adults and teens, massage.
All talks and classes can be attended on a donation basis on the day and all treatments have a 20% discount.
To book a space at any of our talks or to book a treatment please call us on 051 876863.
www.enerQi.ie
The Brenner Clinic,
Williamstown Centre,
Ardkeen,
Waterford
Tel: 051-857 183
The Brenner Clinic are delighted to be involved in Waterford Health Day. We recognise the importance of Health Promotion and Preventive Healthcare. We actively support the WHO goals of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants and thereby improve their health.
Our clinic will have healthcare professionals available on the Health Day May 12th between the hours of 2pm and 4pm to give free advice and information on leading health topics:
The Grand Hotel Tramore
The Grand Hotel Tramore in conjunction with the Waterford Health Day will have various demonstrations and information stands from 10am to 4pm. For further information contact the hotel directly on 051-381414.
Childrens Group Link
As part of the Waterford Health Day, Grouplink is launching their Health, Wellbeing and Recreational Programme for 13-15 year old teenagers. This will cover health issues that concern teenagers in this age group. The Group will meet every Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m..
Participants will be given the opportunity to sample healthy recreation and sports options including self-defence, martial arts, team building games, laughter yoga, tag-rugby and other sports.
Topics covered include Substance misuse, Internet and Mobile Safety, Bereavement, Positive Mental Health and Personal development. For further information contact Vera at Childrens Group Link on Tel: 051 855036