FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES
FOR MIAMI MARATHON WEEKEND
Baptist Health South Florida is once again taking great strides to promote
health and wellness in the community with its participation in the Miami
Marathon and Half Marathon, produced and presented by Life Time - The
Healthy Way of Life Company.
More than 200 staff members including nurses, physicians and athletic
trainers, will volunteer at the event. Baptist Health employees will
provide care at the finish line Medical Tent and at 23 First Aid stations
set up throughout the course. They'll also volunteer at various cheer zones
throughout the race.
This is the fifth year that Baptist Health South Florida is the official
medical sponsor of the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. In addition to
the Medical Tent and first aid stations, Baptist Health also sponsors the
Baptist Health South Florida Athletes with Disabilities Division as well as
the Charity Village.
"We know how hard runners work in preparation for an event like the Miami
Marathon and HalfMarathon, and we feel privileged to help keep them well,"
said Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, co-medical director for the race and
orthopedic surgeon at Miami Orthopedics & Sports MedicineInstitute. "Our
team of highly trained medical personnel will be ready to help treat any
participants who may get injured during the event and get them back on
course."
"Wellness is a top priority at Baptist Health. We work hard to provide
programs to help our employees and community stay active and feel their
best," said Dr. Thinh Tran, Corporate Vice President and Chief Medical &
Quality Officer for Baptist Health. "We are pleased to be a sponsor of the
Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, which promotes fitness and wellness in
our community and beyond."
Baptist Health will also be presenting at the Health and Fitness Expo
presented by the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald taking place at Mana
Wynwood on January 22-23. The two-day expo is the largest health
symposium in South Florida with more than 130 booths represented by just
about every running shoe and attire manufacturer. Baptist Health will have
photo opportunities, giveaways and free medical screenings at the event,
and their experts will be on hand to provide lectures and information on
nutrition and injury prevention.
About the Miami Marathon
The Miami Marathon is Florida's elite distance race weekend with over
24,000 runners representing all 50 states and more than 81 countries
converging on Miami and South Beach to experience one of the most unique
courses in the world. The race has come a long way since 3,400 runners
participated in the first Miami Marathon in 2003. Participants include
elite runners, top age-group competitors, and many thousands who run for
charity and to achieve their own personal goals. Together they enjoy the
tropical views and the sounds of South Florida, with a diverse array of
entertainment blended into the experience, and generate more than $50
million in total economic impact for the city of Miami and Miami-Dade
County. Race route map can be found at:
http://www.themiamimarathon.com/course
About Life TimeSM, The Healthy Way of Life Company
Life Time is a privately held, comprehensive health and lifestyle company
that offers a personalized and scientific approach to long-term health and
wellness. Through its portfolio of distinctive resort-like destinations,
athletic events and corporate health services, the Healthy Way of Life
Company helps members achieve their goals everyday with the support of a
team of dedicated professionals and an array of proprietary health
assessments. As of January 21, 2016 the company operates 119 centers in 26
states and 35 major markets under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME
ATHLETIC® brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information is
available at www.lifetimefitness.com.
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