Borough President Diaz hosts health challenge

Borough President Diaz hosts health challenge|Borough President Diaz hosts health challenge
Photo by Aracelis Batista |Photo by Aracelis Batista

Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. office hosted a health fair at Soundview Park on Saturday, July 18 to launch the newest Bronx CAN Health Challenge. The short term goal of the initiative is to have participants make healthier choices with the current fast food options available. The long term goal is to alert the marketplace of the high demand for healthier food businesses in Soundview and across the borough. During the health fair, residents enjoyed health screenings, healthy food, child friendly activities, music, and giveaways.

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Zumba Instructor Erika Hernandez leads children at the event.
Photo by Aracelis Batista