National Health and Senior Day 2017

Chuck Long, honored guest and former Iowa Football Quarterback
celebrates with Myrtue Medical Center and Petersen Family Wellness Center
during National Senior Health & Fitness Day®

Harlan, IA — Myrtue Medical Center and Petersen Family Wellness Center will celebrate the 24th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD) on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 with honored guest, Chuck Long, former Iowa Hawkeye football quarterback legend. As an official host site, the Petersen Family Wellness Center will hold health and fitness activities from 8-10:30 a.m. in a mini-health fair format. All adults 50 and older are welcome to attend. Throughout the day, there will be wellness activities, free senior group exercise programs, snacks and refreshments, prizes, guest speakers covering orthopedic and foot care, hearing screenings and autographs from Chuck Long.

On this day, the Petersen Family Wellness Center will join with seniors to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care. According to Todd Alberti, the Petersen Family Wellness Center Director, “Our Senior Health and Fitness Day is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to make, renew, and revitalize their commitment to live healthier lives through better health and fitness.”

On Wednesday, May 31st from 8-10:30 a.m., activities at the Petersen Family Wellness Center will include:

Mini health fair
Senior stroll around the Petersen Family Wellness Center track with Chuck Long
Healthy cooking demonstration
Free senior aerobic fitness classes
Complementary hearing tests
Foot Care and Orthopedic Presentations by Dr. Hannah Johnk, Myrtue Medical Center and Dr. Daniel Larose, Miller Orthopedic Specialists
Wellness presentation and autographs by Chuck Long