The Atlanta Hawks and Kaiser Permanente Georgia are creating strategies to promote health and wellness.
“We share a belief in uplifting the Atlanta community and look forward to partnering and developing meaningful platforms that inspire and promote healthier lifestyles.” Hawks Business Unit Andrew Saltzman, president and chief commercial officer, said in a statement.
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The partnership hopes to bring awareness to the importance of physical fitness, mental strength, healthy eating and generally healthier lifestyles, according to a news release.
In honor of becoming the team’s official health plan provider, Kaiser announced that he will be donating fitness supplies, including coolers, T-shirts and basketballs, to local YMCAs. The companies will collaborate on an annual pop-up aimed at “breaking down barriers to healthcare access” and promoting a “holistic approach to health,” and will be at games throughout the season, according to a news release. Announced. .
“This collaboration will take action on important issues like food insecurity, mental health and physical fitness, reaching more people and helping them stay healthier and more active,” said Pam Shipley, regional president of Kaiser Permanente Georgia. “We will be able to provide the tools for a modern lifestyle,” he said in a news release. .
The partnership celebration began Wednesday at the Decatur YMCA, where fresh fruits and vegetables provided by Kaiser were distributed to local underserved families.
Providing fresh, healthy food to families in need is one of the pillars of Kaiser Permanente’s “Food as Medicine” program, which recently announced 15 Donated $1,000.
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