WEIGH DOWN IN WEST POINT

WEST POINT, Miss.—Weigh Down in West Point kicks off this week with two free health fairs in Clay County.

The first health fair takes place from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at NMMC-West Point, 835 Medical Center Drive. Another health fair will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Beasley Community Center, located at the intersection of Hwys. 46 and 389.

During the health fairs, individuals can take advantage of free health screenings and information, as well as enroll in the team competition. Teams of 10 people, which can consist of co-workers, family members and friends, will set a goal to lose 100 pounds collectively during the 12 weeks. Each week, at least one team member must attend an educational session and share the information with the rest of the team. Teams who meet the weight and educational goals will be rewarded both physically and financially.

Weigh Down in West Point partners are North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point Wellness Center, Mississippi State University Extension Service and the local AARP affiliate.

Those who cannot attend either health fair may enroll in the program at the NMMC-West Point Wellness Center, 851 Medical Center Drive, before Friday, Jan. 16. For more information, call (662) 495-9355 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

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