Promoting fitness and good health in a fun way

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – To promote good health and wellness, Genesis held their yearly ‘Day of Dance’ event.

Women were invited out to Eagle Sticks for dance lessons, health screenings, a Q and A with a panel of doctors, and spa treatments. Kelley Daspit, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the hospital, said it’s a better way to learn about healthy living than being lectured at.

“We always have something fun. Instead of just listening to someone speak, we put our words into action and that’s why we are dancing and having spa treatments and have a fun time today,” said Daspit.

This was our tenth year that the hospital has hosted the event. Dr. Samar Khoury was one of the cardiologists in the panel and said that living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean doing away with some of your favorite things.

“We try to tell them to exercise, to try to watch what they eat. I don’t think it is reasonable to tell people to avoid something 100%, but to be modest. Have a balance diet and lots greens, low fat, low carbs, doesn’t mean that you eliminate carbs and fats,” said Dr. Khoury.

The next big event Genesis will be having is their ‘Girls Night Out’ on April 20.