Memorial Hermann Community Health and Fit Houston have joined forces to break down barriers and build a culture of wellness by bringing exercise opportunities directly into the Greater Gulfton community in southwest Houston. The collaboration, announced at a community event in Burnett Bayland Park, complements Memorial Hermann Community Health’s ongoing Exercise is Medicine program designed to provide underserved communities with health education and fun exercise activities to help improve health and reduce risk of chronic diseases. Exercise is Medicine is just one of several programs offered by Memorial Hermann Community Health to address health inequity in Harris County.
According to Memorial Hermann’s recent Community Health Needs Assessment, individuals facing challenges such as limited education, unemployment, food insecurity or unstable housing are more likely to experience chronic conditions, delayed treatment and preventable hospitalizations. These barriers not only impact a person’s ability to maintain their health but also reduce their capacity to navigate the health care system.
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