New York: The New York City government has expanded Lifestyle Medicine, a national public health program, as the Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn has also been included in this program.
The New York City Department of Health has also launched a lifestyle medicine program at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn.
Politicians, legislators, city government representatives, hospital management, doctors, paramedical staff and patients also participated in the inauguration ceremony.
On this occasion, Councilwoman Rita Joseph said that 15 years ago I weighed 300 pounds and the doctors told me that you would only live up to 10 years. Later on, I followed the advice of doctors and food experts and then just a miracle happened to me.
On this occasion, Dr. Melissa Lee, director of the lifestyle program, told the participants that this program will consist of six months for each patient, while Rachel Aitchison, director of food policy of the mayor’s office, said that our effort will be to prevent obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes. The lives of patients suffering from other diseases can be improved.
On this occasion, the patients participating in the program shared their experiences.
Executive Director of the Lifestyle Program, Dr. Michelle McMecken and other medical experts gave useful tips to the participants on how to avoid diabetes, heart disease and other diseases.
Experts further said that obesity is the root of all diseases. It can be controlled if a balanced diet and regular exercise are made
