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“My patients are enthusiastic and many have participated in since its inception at HCP, the walks are another way to keep
the walk for three years,” he said. “The rain unfortunately on track with the wellness program, and hopefully inspire
deterred Team Arthur, a group of a dozen patients who others. “I haven’t ever achieved Platinum status, but
joined their 80+ year-old family patriarch on the walk for the that is a personal goal,” he said. “I religiously plug my Fitbug
past two years. I plan to continue to organize and host this into my computer every Sunday to transmit my step count to
‘fun-raising’ community event each year, to raise awareness Vitality. I always read the Vitality emails and am inspired by
of the health benefits of walking, as well as support the Boys the stories of fellow HCP teammates and what they have
and Girls Club.” overcome and accomplished. I tell patients to put one foot in
front of the other and start an exercise program. I encourage
For Dr. Uba, who has been a member of the Vitality program everyone to attempt 10,000 steps a day.”

All information in the Vitality program is HIPAA protected. Members have chosen to share their personal health accomplishments.
For more information about Vitality, visit www.powerofvitality.com. Contact Janet Galli for further program information.