The state Department of Health’s Hawaii District Health Office, in partnership with the Hawaii County mayor’s office, invites the community to a wellness celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, on the State Building lanai and the adjacent county parking lot in Hilo at 75 Aupuni St.
This event serves as the community’s “Grand Finale” for a month dedicated to wellness, bridging three vital health initiatives:
— National Public Health Week (April 6-12): This event brings the national theme “Ready. Set. Action!” to life, transforming health awareness into tangible community engagement, according to a press release.
— National Volunteer Week (April 19-25): Serving as a highlight for the last week of April, the event will feature a special appreciation ceremony for the volunteers and community partners whose actions make the Big Island healthier.
— Mayor’s Health Challenge Legacy: Though the initial challenge concluded in February, this celebration encourages residents to stay in action by maintaining the fitness habits they built earlier this year.
“This event is a great opportunity to embrace wellness, from the small choices we make each day to the ways we uplift our community,” Mayor Kimo Alameda said in the press release. “Let’s stay moving, stay connected and keep building a healthier Hawaii Island together.”
At the April 24 event, the public can connect with various DOH and county divisions and community partners offering wellness resources. Attendees can meet local volunteer community teams leading the frontline response and find volunteer opportunities.
There also will be live entertainment, and food trucks will be on-site with a variety of options available for purchase.
“While National Public Health Week kicked off our month of awareness, and the Mayor’s Health Challenge set our fitness foundation earlier this year, April 24 serves as the ultimate day of action,” John Kolman, Hawaii District health officer, said in the press release. “We are gathering during National Volunteer Week to recognize that a healthy community requires both individual commitment and the selfless support of our local heroes. Join us as we celebrate the progress we’ve made and say ‘mahalo’ to our community partners who keep the Big Island moving forward.”
For more information, call (808) 974-6006.