(October 10, Napa, CA) – In a new effort to combat obesity rates
and focus on preventive health, St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley
Medical Center and St. Joseph Health Medical Group will team up with Vallerga’s
Market on Friday, October 21, to encourage Napa residents to “Shop
with Your Doc,” in the place where the most important everyday health
decisions are often made – the neighborhood supermarket.
“The grocery store is where most people decide what they and their
families eat every week. A few small changes can make a big difference
in our health and energy levels,” said Abhijit Adhye, MD, FSHM,
FACP at St. Joseph Health Medical Group. “Nutrition labels can be
confusing and knowing how to navigate the details is the first step towards
improving eating habits and promoting overall health.”
According to the last published Napa County 2013
Community Health Needs Assessment, 40% of 5th, 7th and 9th grade students and 60% of adults in Napa County
are overweight or obese, which puts them at an increased risk of developing
type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other health
issues. At a time when more and more food products promise health benefits
and sport flashy labels, this event is focused on helping residents navigate
the grocery store and make the best choices for their families.
“Shoppers have so many choices inside the market, and we want them
to be able to make the most nutritious decisions they can,” said
Chris Vallerga Burns of Vallerga’s Market. “This is another
way Vallerga’s Market is committed to keeping our community healthy.”
The events are part of St. Joseph Health’s aggressive focus on “population
health” – a concept which focuses on improving the health
of entire communities, not just hospitalized patients. By focusing on
prevention and urging patients to make better decisions about their everyday
health through the adoption of responsible eating habits, health care
providers can help combat obesity and other community health challenges.
In addition to the “Shop with Your Doc” events, Queen of the
Valley Medical Center and Synergy Medical Fitness Center host a variety
of nutritional education programs throughout the year including:
Healthy 4 Life,
Cooking Matters, and more. Shop with Your Doc events will take place across California
this fall.
Where: Vallergas Market
3385 Solano Ave
Napa, CA 94558
When: Friday, October 21st
1:00pm - 4:00pm
About St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Queen of the Valley Medical Center is a 208-bed, acute-care facility founded
by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. The Queen is the largest health
care facility and one of the largest employers in Napa County. Services
provided include a regional heart center; a regional orthopedic center;
a cancer center approved with commendations by the American College of
Surgeons; the Peggy Herman Neuroscience Center, a neurosurgery program
affiliated with UCSF; a Women’s Center; maternity and infant care;
inpatient and outpatient minimally invasive surgery; and a full-service
emergency department and trauma center, among many other specialty services.
More information about Queen of the Valley Medical Center can be found at
www.thequeen.org.
About St Joseph Health Medical Group
St. Joseph Health Medical Group is committed to improving local access
to care in Sonoma, Napa, Humboldt, and surrounding communities. Since
2008, our medical group partners have grown to more than 225 providers
representing 35 specialties across the region. We are a team of like-minded
providers that offer high quality, patient-centered care and a more satisfying
experience for patients and families. For details, visit
stjosephhealthmedicalgroup.com.
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