UM BWMC Holds Heartbeat For Health

Julie Thomas, a patient advocate for University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, greeted people as they walked into Northeast High School.

Tucker Canlapan took on an obstacle course at Heartbeat for Health.

Johnathan Blake instructed the next group of obstacle course participants at Heartbeat for Health.

NRGETIC 4 LYFE performed an exercise routine for the crowd.

Lila Coleman, Emma Maldeis and Sammy Reighard of Dancer’s Dreams Competition Team chose which accessories to use in their photo provided by Candid Capture Photo Booth.

Participants declared in writing what they will do to protect their heart.

NRGETIC 4 LYFE encouraged families to participate in dance routines as part of a plan for a healthy heart.

Mercy Brown, MSN, CRNP of Anne Arundel Dermatology, spoke with Gayle Fraser about skin care recommendations.

Posted Monday, February 24, 2020 12:37 pm

Photos by Mandala Wojnar

Families learned all about the benefits of dance and exercise, as well as the prevention of heart disease, during University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center's Heartbeat for Health event on February 22 at Northeast High School. The event included free health screenings, an obstacle course for kids, dance and exercise demonstrations, and more.