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 25,000 runners representing all 50 states and more than 80 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: TheMiamiaMarathon.com
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 17, 2016 the company operates 117 centers in 26 states and 34 major markets under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC® brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information is available at LifetimeFitness.com.
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