UAB Medical West is currently participating in a state-wide weight loss program called "Scale Back Alabama." This is a great opportunity to make that New Year's resolution of losing those extra pounds come true!
Alabama has an adult obesity rate of 28.7 percent, ranking it the 2nd heaviest state in the nation. The state also ranks 5th in the nation for diabetes and ranks 3rd for hypertension. In an effort to change these statistics and help people lose weight, UAB Medical West is teaming up with the Alabama Hospital Association, the Alabama Department of Public Health, and Barber Dairies, to begin an eight-week weight loss program beginning in January called “Scale Back Alabama.” Ruben Studdard, American Idol winner and Birmingham native, is leading “Scale Back Alabama,” and has already lost 85 pounds!
Teams of three to five members will compete to see who can lose the most weight on a percentage basis, with the winning team receiving $1,000 per person, compliments of Barber Dairies.
UAB Medical West is encouraging its own employees and surrounding community to participate. The hospital will also serve as one of the official weigh-in sites on January 22, 2007. Scheduled times on this date are 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
To participate or for more information on “Scale Back Alabama,” please contact
UAB Medical West Marketing Director, Haley Tingle at 481-7272 or go to www.scalebackalabama.com.
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